What is the cheapest way to get from Greenock to Kirkcaldy?

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Kirkcaldy is to bus which costs £13 - £19 and takes 4h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greenock to Kirkcaldy?

The fastest way to get from Greenock to Kirkcaldy is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Greenock and Kirkcaldy?

No, there is no direct bus from Greenock to Kirkcaldy station. However, there are services departing from Stance 1 and arriving at Railway Station Stance D via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Greenock and Kirkcaldy?

No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Greenock West and arriving at Kirkcaldy via Glasgow Queen Street and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Greenock to Kirkcaldy?

The distance between Greenock and Kirkcaldy is 94 miles. The road distance is 75.7 miles.

How do I travel from Greenock to Kirkcaldy without a car?

The best way to get from Greenock to Kirkcaldy without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £26 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Greenock to Kirkcaldy?

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Greenock to Kirkcaldy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Kirkcaldy bus from?

Greenock to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Stance 1 station.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Kirkcaldy train from?

Greenock to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Greenock West station.

Train or bus from Greenock to Kirkcaldy?

The best way to get from Greenock to Kirkcaldy is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £26 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £19 and takes 4h 17m.

Where does the Greenock to Kirkcaldy bus arrive?

Greenock to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Greenock to Kirkcaldy train arrive?

Greenock to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Greenock to Kirkcaldy?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenock to Kirkcaldy is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Greenock to Kirkcaldy.

How do I get a train ticket from Greenock to Kirkcaldy?

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Where can I stay near Kirkcaldy?

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Greenock to Kirkcaldy - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Greenock West to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldy
2h 46m
£26–62
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach RoadX27 / ...
3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Railway Station Stance DX27
4h 17m
£13–18
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Station900
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldy
3h 23m
£14–54
Drive 75.3 mi
1. Drive from Greenock to Kirkcaldy75.3 mi
1h 30m
£19–27
Bus, train via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Cathedral Street906 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldy
2h 56m
£22–58

Greenock to Kirkcaldy by train and foot

208Weekly Services

2h 46mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 93.1 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

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

You can take a train from Greenock West to Kirkcaldy via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stance 1 to Railway Station Stance D via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 4h 17m.

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