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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kirkcaldy and Manchester takes 8h 39m and the fastest bus takes 7h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kirkcaldy to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 39m
Duration
268 mi
Distance
£43
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Kirkcaldy to Manchester bus times

Buses run twice daily between Kirkcaldy and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkcaldy is at 5:54 PM which arrives into Manchester at 2:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandFlixBus8h 46m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandFlixBus8h 37m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach East ScotlandFlixBus8h 46m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandFlixBus8h 37m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach East ScotlandFlixBus8h 46m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandFlixBus8h 37m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach East ScotlandFlixBus8h 46m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandFlixBus8h 37m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach East ScotlandFlixBus8h 46m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandFlixBus8h 19m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach East ScotlandFlixBus8h 46m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandFlixBus7h 24m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach East ScotlandFlixBus9h 46m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kirkcaldy to Manchester? 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 Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 267.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between Kirkcaldy, Scotland and Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from Victoria Hospital to Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 18m.

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