Rome2Rio

Motherwell to Kirkcaldy buses

Find Transport to Kirkcaldy

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average bus between Motherwell and Kirkcaldy takes 3h 12m and the fastest bus takes 2h 48m. There is a bus service every few hours from Motherwell 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.

3h 12m
Duration
71 mi
Distance
£19
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to College of Nursingbus bus X27 / ...
3h 28m
£15–22

Motherwell to Kirkcaldy bus times

Buses run hourly between Motherwell and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Motherwell is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East Scotland3h 46m • 1 change

  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East Scotland3h 13m • 1 change

  •  → 

    Stuarts Coaches UKStagecoach East Scotland2h 55m • 1 change

  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East Scotland3h 15m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East Scotland3h 46m • 1 change

  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East Scotland3h 13m • 1 change

  •  → 

    Stuarts Coaches UKStagecoach East Scotland2h 55m • 1 change

  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East Scotland3h 15m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East Scotland3h 46m • 1 change

  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East Scotland3h 13m • 1 change

  •  → 

    Stuarts Coaches UKStagecoach East Scotland2h 55m • 1 change

  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East Scotland3h 15m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

  •  → 

    Stuarts Coaches UKStagecoach East Scotland2h 50m • 1 change

  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East Scotland3h 12m • 1 change

  •  → 

    Stuarts Coaches UKStagecoach East Scotland3h 5m • 1 change

  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East Scotland3h 12m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East Scotland3h 3m • 1 change

  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East Scotland3h 3m • 1 change

  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East Scotland3h 18m • 1 change

  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East Scotland2h 48m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East Scotland3h 46m • 1 change

  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East Scotland3h 13m • 1 change

  •  → 

    Stuarts Coaches UKStagecoach East Scotland2h 55m • 1 change

  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East Scotland3h 15m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East Scotland3h 46m • 1 change

  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East Scotland3h 13m • 1 change

  •  → 

    Stuarts Coaches UKStagecoach East Scotland2h 55m • 1 change

  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach East Scotland3h 15m • 1 change
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Motherwell 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.

Map of how to get from Motherwell to Kirkcaldy.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 71.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

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

Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to College of Nursing hourly. Tickets cost £11–16 and the journey takes 2h 18m.

Operators