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Cairnryan to Kirkcaldy buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cairnryan and Kirkcaldy takes 5h 7m and the fastest bus takes 4h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan 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.

5h 7m
Duration
138 mi
Distance
£17
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Cairnryan to Kirkcaldy bus times

Buses run twice daily between Cairnryan and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 2:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cairnryan is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 10:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    TranslinkStagecoach East Scotland5h 36m • 1 change
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    TranslinkStagecoach East Scotland4h 39m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    TranslinkStagecoach East Scotland5h 36m • 1 change
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    TranslinkStagecoach East Scotland4h 39m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    TranslinkStagecoach East Scotland5h 33m • 1 change
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    TranslinkStagecoach East Scotland4h 39m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    TranslinkStagecoach East Scotland5h 33m • 1 change
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    TranslinkStagecoach East Scotland4h 39m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    TranslinkStagecoach East Scotland5h 36m • 1 change
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    TranslinkStagecoach East Scotland4h 39m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    TranslinkStagecoach East Scotland5h 36m • 1 change
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    TranslinkStagecoach East Scotland4h 39m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TranslinkStagecoach East Scotland5h 36m • 1 change
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    TranslinkStagecoach East Scotland4h 39m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan 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.

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  • Distance: 138.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Kirkcaldy, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to College of Nursing via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 50m.

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