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How to get fromStranraer to Kirkcaldyby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Kirkcaldy by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Victoria Hospitalbus bus X27
    5h 2m
    £28–50

  2. Train via Ayr

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain train
    5h 7m
    £72–141

  3. Drive 135.9 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Kirkcaldycar car 135.9 mi
    2h 45m
    £34–48

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train Stranraer - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    5h 11m
    £71–138

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Andrew's Housebus bus
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain train
    5h 16m

Stranraer to Kirkcaldy by bus

Calendar56Weekly Buses
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 143.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Kirkcaldy, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Port Rodie to Victoria Hospital via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Kirkcaldy via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Haymarket in around 5h 7m.

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