The average bus between Stranraer and Kirkcaldy takes 5h 41m and the fastest bus takes 5h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer 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 4 times a day between Stranraer and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 59m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Stranraer 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
Stranraer to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Haymarket Station.
Book your Stranraer to Kirkcaldy bus tickets online with Translink and Stagecoach East Scotland.
The distance between Stranraer and Kirkcaldy is 178.8 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a bus from Port Rodie to Kirkcaldy via Buchanan Bus Station, Haymarket Station, and Haymarket in around 4h 43m.