The average bus between Kirkcaldy and North Shields takes 6h 42m and the fastest bus takes 5h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kirkcaldy to North Shields. 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 3 times a day between Kirkcaldy and North Shields. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkcaldy is at 9:13 PM which arrives into North Shields at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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9h 33m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kirkcaldy to North Shields? 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 Kirkcaldy to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Kirkcaldy station and arriving at North Shields station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
Kirkcaldy to North Shields bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Bus Station.
Kirkcaldy to North Shields bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at John Dobson Street station.
The distance between Kirkcaldy and North Shields is 162.9 km. The road distance is 227 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Nile Street via Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Monument Market Street in around 5h 5m.