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How to get fromAyr to Kirkcaldyby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain
    2h 57m
    £29–66

  2. Bus via Clackmannan

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationbusX77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach RoadbusX24 / ...
    3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Railway Station Stance DbusX27
    3h 36m
    £14–21

  3. Drive 86.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Kirkcaldycar86.8 mi
    1h 42m
    £22–32

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain
    3h 34m
    £24–73

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationbusX77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus900
    3. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus StationbusX58 / ...
    3h 37m
    £19–28

Ayr to Kirkcaldy by train and foot

Calendar243Weekly Services
Duration2h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Kirkcaldy, Scotland?

You can take a train from Ayr to Kirkcaldy via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Railway Station Stance D via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 3h 36m.

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