There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Kirkcaldy by train, bus, or car
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Train via Ayr
best- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
4h 28m£54–110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
- Take the bus from North Approach Road to Victoria Hospitalbus X27
5h 10m£28–50Drive 135.9 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Kirkcaldycar 135.9 mi
2h 45m£34–49Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
5h 9m£64–108Bus, train
- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Andrew's Housebus
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain
5h 25m
Stranraer to Kirkcaldy by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Kirkcaldy is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Kirkcaldy is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Victoria Hospital via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Kirkcaldy via Ayr, Glasgow Queen Street and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Stranraer and Kirkcaldy is 170 miles. The road distance is 136.7 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Kirkcaldy without a car is to train via Ayr which takes 4h 28m and costs £50 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Stranraer to Kirkcaldy, including transfers.
Stranraer to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Kirkcaldy is to train via Ayr which takes 4h 28m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Kirkcaldy, Scotland?
You can take a train from Stranraer to Kirkcaldy via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Victoria Hospital via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 5h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Stranraer to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Kirkcaldy is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Stranraer to Kirkcaldy.
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