- Must visit
National Museum of Scotland
Scotland's flagship museum covers science, design, natural history, and world cultures in a landmark building with excellent family appeal.
Cheapest price
€5
Average price
€8
Fastest journey
1 h 4 m
Average duration
1 h 8 m
Buses per day
50
Distance
18 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Of the 50 buses that leave Kirkcaldy for Edinburgh on Wed, Aug 05, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 18 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 4 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 1 h 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €6.
Distance: 11 miles (18 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€8 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price | €43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh costing on average €13.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
Tickets start at around €8 compared to roughly €43 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €35. The journey takes 1h 0m versus 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Stagecoach East Scotland.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 06:27AM | Duration 1h32 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 05:28AM | Arrival Time 06:37AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 05:58AM | Arrival Time 07:12AM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 06:04AM | Arrival Time 07:57AM | Duration 1h53 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 06:13AM | Arrival Time 07:34AM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 06:31AM | Arrival Time 08:01AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 08:13AM | Duration 1h23 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 07:13AM | Arrival Time 08:34AM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:04AM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 08:04AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h46 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 08:28AM | Arrival Time 09:37AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 09:08AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 09:28AM | Arrival Time 10:37AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 10:08AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 10:28AM | Arrival Time 11:37AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 11:08AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 11:28AM | Arrival Time 12:37PM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 12:08PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 12:28PM | Arrival Time 01:37PM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 01:08PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 01:28PM | Arrival Time 02:37PM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 02:08PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 02:28PM | Arrival Time 03:37PM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 03:08PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 03:28PM | Arrival Time 04:37PM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 04:08PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 04:28PM | Arrival Time 05:37PM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 05:28PM | Arrival Time 06:37PM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 06:08PM | Arrival Time 07:27PM | Duration 1h19 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 08:12PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 06:28PM | Arrival Time 07:37PM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 07:43PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 08:13PM | Arrival Time 09:22PM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 08:43PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 1h32 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 09:13PM | Arrival Time 10:22PM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 09:43PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 1h32 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
The table below shows live departures for Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:55 AM Kirkcaldy | 1h32 | 6:27 AM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:28 AM Kirkcaldy | 1h09 | 6:37 AM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:58 AM Kirkcaldy | 1h14 | 7:12 AM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:04 AM Kirkcaldy | 1h53 | 7:57 AM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:13 AM Kirkcaldy | 1h21 | 7:34 AM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:31 AM Kirkcaldy | 1h30 | 8:01 AM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:50 AM Kirkcaldy | 1h23 | 8:13 AM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:13 AM Kirkcaldy | 1h21 | 8:34 AM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Kirkcaldy | 1h04 | 9:04 AM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:04 AM Kirkcaldy | 1h46 | 9:50 AM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:28 AM Kirkcaldy | 1h09 | 9:37 AM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:08 AM Kirkcaldy | 1h12 | 10:20 AM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:28 AM Kirkcaldy | 1h09 | 10:37 AM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:45 AM Kirkcaldy | 1h25 | 11:10 AM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:08 AM Kirkcaldy | 1h42 | 11:50 AM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:28 AM Kirkcaldy | 1h09 | 11:37 AM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:45 AM Kirkcaldy | 1h25 | 12:10 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:08 AM Kirkcaldy | 1h42 | 12:50 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:28 AM Kirkcaldy | 1h09 | 12:37 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:45 AM Kirkcaldy | 1h25 | 1:10 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:08 PM Kirkcaldy | 1h42 | 1:50 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:28 PM Kirkcaldy | 1h09 | 1:37 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:45 PM Kirkcaldy | 1h25 | 2:10 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:08 PM Kirkcaldy | 1h42 | 2:50 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:28 PM Kirkcaldy | 1h09 | 2:37 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:45 PM Kirkcaldy | 1h25 | 3:10 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:43, the last at 23:22. The fastest bus covers the 11 miles (18 km) distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 11 miles (18 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 4m |
First bus 12:43 AM |
Last bus 11:22 PM |
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Scotland's flagship museum covers science, design, natural history, and world cultures in a landmark building with excellent family appeal.
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