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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 prices starting from CHF8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF8, and a train costs an average of CHF18.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF28 Average price | CHF11 Average price Cheapest | CHF28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m 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 |
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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 CHF17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy costing on average CHF28.
Other travel options to Kirkcaldy take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
Travel optionsfrom Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy
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.
FlixBus8:10 PM2h35Aberdeen, Guild Street10:45 PMDunfermline, Halbeath Park and RideCHF111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:10 PM2h35Aberdeen, Guild Street10:45 PMDunfermline, Halbeath Park and RideCHF111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C020079:52 AM1h55Aberdeen station (ABD)11:47 AMKirkcaldy station (KDY)CHF281One-way0 transfers
Other options
G011538:20 AM1h56Aberdeen station (ABD)10:16 AMKirkcaldy station (KDY)CHF441One-way0 transfers
L87074 · L8759712:07 PM2h19Aberdeen station (ABD)2:26 PMKirkcaldy station (KDY)CHF491One-way1 transfer
L87072 · L8759311:01 AM2h22Aberdeen station (ABD)1:23 PMKirkcaldy station (KDY)CHF491One-way1 transfer
FlixBus3:30 PM2h40Aberdeen, Guild Street6:10 PMDunfermline, Halbeath Park and RideCHF111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:30 PM2h40Aberdeen, Guild Street12:10 AMDunfermline, Halbeath Park and RideCHF111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:30 PM2h40Aberdeen, Guild Street7:10 PMDunfermline, Halbeath Park and RideCHF111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy:
A bus is CHF17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy costing on average CHF28.
Other travel options to Kirkcaldy take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
- Around 46 buses per day.
- Around 5 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 London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail to go to Kirkcaldy by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, Park's of Hamilton, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Kirkcaldy by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail.
- 18 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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