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How to get fromPaisley to Kirkcaldyby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to HaymarkettrainGlasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to KirkcaldytrainEdinburgh - Perth / ...
    2h 20m
    £20–64

  2. Drive 59.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paisley to Kirkcaldycar59.4 mi
    1h 17m
    £15–22

  3. Line 9 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Smithhills Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus9
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach RoadbusX27 / ...
    3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Railway Station Stance DbusX27
    3h 36m

  4. Line 26 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Espedair Burn to Central Stationbus26
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain
    4h 4m
    £20–64

  5. Line 26 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Espedair Burn to Bath Streetbus26
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus900
    3. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus StationbusX58
    4h 13m
    £18–25

Paisley to Kirkcaldy by train and foot

Calendar210Weekly Services
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Kirkcaldy via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Smithhills Street to Railway Station Stance D via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 3h 36m.

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