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How to get fromNorthern Ireland to Kirkcaldyby plane, train, busferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Kirkcaldy by plane, train, busferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHD - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Kirkcaldytrain train
    3h 5m
    £48–125

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to College of Nursingbus bus X27 / ...
    9h 7m
    £14–19

  3. Bus and ferry, bus via Haymarket

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Stationbus bus Uk090
    8h 17m
    £19–35

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Kirkcaldycar car
    5h 6m
    £61–278

  5. Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BFS - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Kirkcaldytrain train
    3h 40m
    £45–110

  6. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHD - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain train
    4h 19m
    £50–172

  7. Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BFS - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain train
    4h 49m
    £49–137

Northern Ireland to Kirkcaldy by busferry, bus, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Kirkcaldy, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Northern Ireland to Kirkcaldy. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, then take the train to Kirkcaldy. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Kirkcaldy via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Haymarket Station, and Haymarket in around 8h 17m.

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