The average bus between South Shields and Kirkcaldy takes 6h 47m and the fastest bus takes 5h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Shields 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 twice daily between South Shields and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 1:52 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from South Shields is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Monument Market Street and take an average of 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
South Shields to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from John Dobson Street station.
South Shields to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between South Shields and Kirkcaldy is 165.1 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a bus from West Percy Street to Bus Station via Monument Market Street, John Dobson Street, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 5h 11m.