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Compare train and bus for Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy costing on average $46 (€38).
Other travel options to Kirkcaldy take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (1h 55m by train vs 2h 12m by car). Tickets start at around $46 (€38) compared to roughly $34 (€28) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:00 AM2h40Aberdeen7:40 AMKirkcaldy$141One-way0 transfers
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- 5:00 AM2h40Aberdeen7:40 AMKirkcaldy$141One-way0 transfers
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- 5:00 AM2h40Aberdeen7:40 AMKirkcaldy$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy costing on average $46 (€38).
Other travel options to Kirkcaldy take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
- Around 43 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberdeen and Kirkcaldy as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Aberdeen station (ABD) and arrive in Kirkcaldy station (KDY).
- Buses mostly depart from Aberdeen, Guild Street and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kirkcaldy by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Scotrail to go to Kirkcaldy by train.
- 17 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry.
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