The average bus between Kilmarnock and Kirkcaldy takes 4h 16m and the fastest bus takes 3h 18m. There is a bus service every few hours from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Kilmarnock to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kilmarnock Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Victoria Hospital station.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Kirkcaldy is 100.5 km. The road distance is 127 km.
You can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Victoria Hospital via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 3h 10m.