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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Greenock is to bus via Clackmannan which costs £14 - £18 and takes 3h 48m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Kirkcaldy and Greenock?

No, there is no direct bus from Kirkcaldy station to Greenock. However, there are services departing from Railway Station Stance A and arriving at West Stewart Street via North Approach Road and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Kirkcaldy and Greenock?

No, there is no direct train from Kirkcaldy to Greenock. However, there are services departing from Kirkcaldy and arriving at Greenock West via Haymarket and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Kirkcaldy to Greenock?

The distance between Kirkcaldy and Greenock is 94 miles. The road distance is 75.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to Greenock without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £24 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Kirkcaldy to Greenock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kirkcaldy to Greenock bus from?

Kirkcaldy to Greenock bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Railway Station Stance A.

Where do I catch the Kirkcaldy to Greenock train from?

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

Train or bus from Kirkcaldy to Greenock?

The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to Greenock is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £24 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £50 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Kirkcaldy to Greenock bus arrive?

Kirkcaldy to Greenock bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at North Approach Road station.

Where does the Kirkcaldy to Greenock train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kirkcaldy to Greenock?

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

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Greenock West
2h 33m
£24–59
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West Stewart Street906 / ...
3h 8m
£13–50
Drive 75.5 mi
1. Drive from Kirkcaldy to Greenock75.5 mi
1h 30m
£19–27
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the bus from Cathedral Street to West Stewart Street906 / ...
2h 47m
£21–55
Bus via Clackmannan
1. Take the bus from Railway Station Stance A to North Approach RoadX27
2. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus StationX24 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West Stewart Street906 / ...
3h 48m
£14–18

Kirkcaldy to Greenock by train and foot

231Weekly Services

2h 33mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 93.1 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

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

You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Greenock West via Haymarket, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kirkcaldy to West Stewart Street via Haymarket, Haymarket Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 8m.

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