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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kirkcaldy and Edinburgh takes 1h 7m and the fastest bus takes 1h 5m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh. 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 7m
Duration
29 mi
Distance
£8
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Kirkcaldy and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkcaldy is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:24 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 9m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 5m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 9m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 21m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 14m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 9m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 21m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 14m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 9m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 21m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 14m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 9m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 21m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 14m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 9m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 9m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 9m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 9m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 5m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh? 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 Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 28.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 7m

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

Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Bus Station to Princes Street hourly. Tickets cost £6–10 and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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