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East Kilbride to Kirkcaldy buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between East Kilbride and Kirkcaldy takes 3h 54m and the fastest bus takes 3h 15m. There is a bus service every few hours from East Kilbride 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.

3h 54m
Duration
66 mi
Distance
£20
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 18 bus, bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Whitemoss Roundabout to Buchanan Streetbus bus 18 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus bus X24 / ...
  3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Victoria Hospitalbus bus X27
3h 34m
£16–24

East Kilbride to Kirkcaldy bus times

Buses run hourly between East Kilbride and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Kilbride is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 11:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Street and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East ScotlandStagecoach East Scotland3h 24m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East ScotlandStagecoach East Scotland10h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East ScotlandStagecoach East Scotland3h 15m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East ScotlandStagecoach East Scotland3h 34m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East ScotlandStagecoach East Scotland3h 39m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East ScotlandStagecoach East Scotland3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East ScotlandStagecoach East Scotland3h 15m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East ScotlandStagecoach East Scotland3h 34m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East ScotlandStagecoach East Scotland3h 39m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East ScotlandStagecoach East Scotland3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East ScotlandStagecoach East Scotland3h 17m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East ScotlandStagecoach East Scotland3h 31m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East ScotlandStagecoach East Scotland3h 22m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East ScotlandStagecoach East Scotland3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East ScotlandStagecoach East Scotland3h 23m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East ScotlandStagecoach East Scotland3h 24m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East ScotlandStagecoach East Scotland3h 27m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East ScotlandStagecoach East Scotland3h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from East Kilbride 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.

Map of how to get from East Kilbride to Kirkcaldy.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 65.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Kirkcaldy, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Whitemoss Roundabout to Victoria Hospital via Buchanan Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and North Approach Road in around 3h 34m.

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