The average bus between Ayr and Kirkcaldy takes 4h 37m and the fastest bus takes 3h 48m. There is a bus service every few hours from Ayr to Kirkcaldy. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Ayr and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Kirkcaldy? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Ayr to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Victoria Hospital station.
The distance between Ayr and Kirkcaldy is 117.4 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Victoria Hospital via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 3h 32m.