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Compare train and bus for Glasgow to Kirkcaldy
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Kirkcaldy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 20m. 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 $6, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Glasgow to Kirkcaldy:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Kirkcaldy costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Kirkcaldy take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 25m.
Travel optionsfrom Glasgow to Kirkcaldy
How to get from Glasgow to Kirkcaldy by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Kirkcaldy is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus5:45 AM1h05Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station6:50 AMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:45 AM1h05Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station6:50 AMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus5:45 AM1h05Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station6:50 AMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)$91One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus4:30 AM1h05Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station5:35 AMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:05 PM1h06Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station10:11 PMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:35 PM1h06Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station11:41 PMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)$91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Kirkcaldy:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Kirkcaldy costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Kirkcaldy take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 25m.
- Around 134 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Kirkcaldy as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and arrive in Kirkcaldy station (KDY).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Kirkcaldy by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus to go to Kirkcaldy by bus.
- 98 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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