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

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

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  1. Train via Ayr

    best
    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 Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    4h 36m
    £54–107

  2. Bus via Glasgow

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to College of Nursingbus bus X27 / ...
    5h 37m
    £14–19

  3. Drive  135.9 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Kirkcaldycar car 135.9 mi
    2h 45m
    £34–49

  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 13m
    £63–106

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to College of Nursingbus bus X27 / ...
    5h 37m
    £27–47

Stranraer to Kirkcaldy by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to College of Nursing via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 37m.

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