The average bus between Cairnryan and Kirkcaldy takes 8h 1m and the fastest bus takes 5h 3m. 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.
Buses run 3 times a day between Cairnryan and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 10:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cairnryan is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 8h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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14h 3m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
Cairnryan to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Victoria Hospital station.
The distance between Cairnryan and Kirkcaldy is 173 km. The road distance is 220 km.
You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Victoria Hospital via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 4h 45m.