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4.6Travel Information from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy
 Distance | 11 miles (17 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $1 - $6 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $6 (€6) • 33 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $6 (€6) • 33 min |
 Popular travel companies | Stagecoach East Scotland or ScotRail |
Travel 11 miles (17 km) by train or bus between Edinburgh and Kirkcaldy. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Stagecoach East Scotland or ScotRail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy.
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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy
Travel to Kirkcaldy easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy.
There are 2 ways to get from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Kirkcaldy from Edinburgh is by taking a train, which costs on average $6 (€6).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $1 (€1) from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy.
The quickest way to travel from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy is by train, which takes on average 33 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 52 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 11 miles (17 km) from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy.
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy is:
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy:
- Most travelers board their train from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Kirkcaldy.
The following travel companies offer services from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy:
- Stagecoach East Scotland, Scottish Citylink or Park's of Hamilton can get you to Kirkcaldy by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Stagecoach East Scotland from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy for $6 (€5) on Omio.
- ScotRail, LNER, CrossCountry or Cross Country can take you to Kirkcaldy by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for LNER from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy for $6 (€6).
Yes, there are direct routes from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct buses per day to Kirkcaldy with Stagecoach East Scotland.
- You'll find 7 direct trains a day to Kirkcaldy with ScotRail, LNER, CrossCountry or Cross Country.
Direct services to Kirkcaldy tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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