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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €13, while a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 11 miles (18 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€13 Average price Cheapest | €43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy costing on average €13.
Other travel options to Kirkcaldy take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 52m.
The journey is about 16m faster (37m by train vs 53m by car) and roughly €30 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€13 vs €43). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy
How to get from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G080379:10 AM0h38Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:48 AMKirkcaldy station (KDY)€61One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G080379:10 AM0h38Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:48 AMKirkcaldy station (KDY)€61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C1463310:50 AM0h33Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:23 AMKirkcaldy station (KDY)€131One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C146278:05 AM0h39Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:44 AMKirkcaldy station (KDY)€131One-way0 transfers
- L870009:35 AM0h39Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:14 AMKirkcaldy station (KDY)€131One-way0 transfers
- C1521210:03 AM0h46Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:49 AMKirkcaldy station (KDY)€131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy costing on average €13.
Other travel options to Kirkcaldy take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 52m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Kirkcaldy as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Kirkcaldy station (KDY).
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, ScotRail to go to Kirkcaldy by train.
- Travel with Stagecoach East Scotland, Park's of Hamilton, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Kirkcaldy by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, ScotRail.
- 0 direct buses per day with Stagecoach East Scotland.
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