There are 4 ways to get from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldytrain Aberdeen - London Kings Cross / ...
1h 54m£30–85Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Park & Ridebus Uk092 / ...
3h 22m£17–29Drive 94.4 mi
- Drive from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldycar 94.4 mi
1h 43m£23–34Bus, line 32 bus
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Baybus 40
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Katherine Streetbus 32A / ...
4h 10m£22–40
Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy is to bus which costs £17 - £29 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at St Brycedale Road via Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Kirkcaldy. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between Aberdeen and Kirkcaldy is 103 miles. The road distance is 94.9 miles.
The best way to get from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £30 - £85.
The train from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy takes 1h 54m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.
Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Aberdeen station.
The best way to get from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £30 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £29 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Kirkcaldy, Scotland?
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy 4 times a day. Tickets cost £35–50 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Park & Ride every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £14–23 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Seagate Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £12–23
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Station to Katherine Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Park & Ride station.
Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy.
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