- Must visit
Kirkcaldy Galleries
Award-winning local history museum with art, industrial heritage, and changing exhibitions in a striking modern building.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Take a bus from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy and enjoy the approximately 11 miles (18 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 05:52, the last at 22:22.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
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Journey facts
- Distance11 miles (18 km)
- First bus5:52 AM
- Last bus10:22 PM
- Cheapest MonthJan
- Cheapest DayWed
- High SeasonJul - Sep
- Low SeasonOct - Dec
- Busiest DaySun
- Least Busy DayTue
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Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €6
Frequently asked questions about your Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy.
The earliest bus from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy leaves at 5:52 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy leaves at 10:22 PM.
Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 12:02AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 6h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 06:47AM | Arrival Time 08:27AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 07:01AM | Arrival Time 08:06AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 07:22AM | Arrival Time 08:31AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 07:42AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 1h43 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 08:06AM | Arrival Time 09:11AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 08:22AM | Arrival Time 10:01AM | Duration 1h39 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 08:47AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 1h38 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 09:06AM | Arrival Time 10:11AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Park's of Hamilton | Departure Time 09:22AM | Arrival Time 10:36AM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 09:42AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 1h43 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 10:06AM | Arrival Time 11:11AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 10:22AM | Arrival Time 11:36AM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 10:42AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 1h43 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 11:06AM | Arrival Time 12:11PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Park's of Hamilton | Departure Time 11:22AM | Arrival Time 12:36PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 11:42AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 1h43 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 12:06PM | Arrival Time 01:11PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 12:22PM | Arrival Time 01:36PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 12:42PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 1h43 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 01:06PM | Arrival Time 02:11PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 01:22PM | Arrival Time 02:36PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 02:06PM | Arrival Time 03:11PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 02:12PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 02:22PM | Arrival Time 03:36PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 03:06PM | Arrival Time 04:11PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 03:12PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 03:22PM | Arrival Time 04:36PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 03:44PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 1h41 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 04:06PM | Arrival Time 05:11PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 04:26PM | Arrival Time 05:36PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 04:46PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 1h39 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 05:06PM | Arrival Time 06:11PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 05:26PM | Arrival Time 06:36PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 05:46PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 1h39 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 06:06PM | Arrival Time 07:11PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 06:24PM | Arrival Time 07:36PM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 07:06PM | Arrival Time 08:11PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 07:07PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 07:32PM | Arrival Time 08:36PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 08:06PM | Arrival Time 09:11PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 08:32PM | Arrival Time 09:36PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 09:06PM | Arrival Time 10:11PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 09:32PM | Arrival Time 10:51PM | Duration 1h19 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 09:51PM | Arrival Time 10:56PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 10:32PM | Arrival Time 11:51PM | Duration 1h19 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 10:51PM | Arrival Time 11:56PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 11:51PM | Arrival Time 12:56AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Complete guide to Kirkcaldy
Things to do in Kirkcaldy
Discover the best of Kirkcaldy — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kirkcaldy trip today.
- Recommended
Dysart Harbourmaster's House
Restored merchant’s house museum in Dysart explaining domestic life, trade, and the old harbor’s rich local story.
- Recommended
Kingdom of Fife Railway Preservation Society
Volunteer-run railway museum with locomotives, rolling stock, and industrial transport history close to Kirkcaldy.
- Must visit
Kirkcaldy Esplanade
Long waterfront promenade ideal for walking, sea views, public art, and a feel for Kirkcaldy’s coastal character.
- Must visit
Dysart Harbour and Old Town
Historic harbor quarter with cobbled character, sea views, and a strong sense of old burgh life and maritime heritage.
- Must visit
Fife Coastal Path: Dysart to West Wemyss
Coastal path section offering beaches, harbors, geology, and some of the best scenic walking near Kirkcaldy.
- Gluten-free
Cullen Skink
Cullen Skink is a rich smoked haddock, potato, and onion soup from nearby northeast Scotland, widely loved across Fife for its warming coastal character.
Haggis
Haggis is Scotland’s iconic savoury pudding of oats, spices, and offal, traditionally served with neeps and tatties and common on menus in Fife.
- Gluten-free
Stovies
Stovies are a hearty Scottish potato dish slowly cooked with onions and usually beef or sausage, valued as comforting home-style food in local pubs.
The Harbourmaster's House
Popular harbourside seafood restaurant in Dysart near Kirkcaldy, known for fresh fish, Scottish specials, and relaxed coastal views.
Novelli's
Established Kirkcaldy restaurant and bar serving steaks, grills, seafood, and classic Scottish dishes in a smart casual setting.
Bayne's The Family Bakers
Well-known local bakery and cafe chain for Fife morning rolls, cakes, soups, and light lunches in an easygoing everyday atmosphere.
British pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the UK. Hotels are often cheaper than Edinburgh, while dining and local buses are fairly priced for Scottish town travel.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £15-25 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £35+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £2.50-4 for coffee or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is appreciated if no service charge is added. Round up for taxis and leave small change in cafes if service is good.
Plan your visit to Kirkcaldy
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Kirkcaldy.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Kirkcaldy, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing in crowded areas and remain vigilant against common scams such as overcharging by unofficial taxi drivers. It's advisable to use licensed transportation and keep personal belongings secure, especially in busy locations like the town center and train station.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
FAQs: Bus from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kirkcaldy, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Edinburgh and Kirkcaldy including taking a train and bus.
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