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Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and Kirkcaldy takes 1h 18m and the fastest bus takes 1h 10m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Edinburgh 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.

1h 18m
Duration
28 mi
Distance
£8
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Edinburgh and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 12:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 1:17 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 14m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 18m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 14m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 28m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 18m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 18m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 14m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 18m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 18m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 18m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 14m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 18m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 18m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 18m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 14m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 18m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 18m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 18m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 14m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 18m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 18m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 14m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 18m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 14m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 18m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 18m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 14m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 18m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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: 27.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 18m

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

Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Princes Street to Railway Station Stance A hourly. Tickets cost £6–9 and the journey takes 1h 18m.

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