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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 an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 53m. 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 $11, while a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration 1h 39m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Glasgow to Kirkcaldy
Compare the available ways to get from Glasgow to Kirkcaldy, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Kirkcaldy:
A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Kirkcaldy costing on average $32.
Other travel options to Kirkcaldy take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 9m.
Tickets start at around $32 compared to roughly $60 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $29. The journey takes 1h 23m versus 1h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
- FlixBus
5:15 AM 1h15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 6:30 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
5:15 AM 1h15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 6:30 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
5:15 AM 1h15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 6:30 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- L87815 · L87544
8:15 AM 1h24 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 9:39 AM Kirkcaldy station (KDY) $20 1 One-way 1 transfer - L87838 · L87552
9:00 AM 1h35 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 10:35 AM Kirkcaldy station (KDY) $20 1 One-way 1 transfer - L87845 · W69657
9:15 AM 1h33 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 10:48 AM Kirkcaldy station (KDY) $36 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
4:25 AM 1h15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 5:40 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House $8 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
9:35 PM 1h18 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 10:53 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station $8 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
10:05 PM 1h18 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 11:23 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Kirkcaldy:
A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Kirkcaldy costing on average $32.
Other travel options to Kirkcaldy take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 9m.
- Around 91 buses per day.
- Around 6 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, CrossCountry, Lumo to go to Kirkcaldy by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kirkcaldy by bus.
- 59 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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