There are 4 ways to get from Kirkcaldy to Arbroath by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Arbroathtrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
57 min£11–35Bus, line 72 bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 46
- Take the bus from Sugarhouse Wynd to Bus Stationbus 72 / ...
2h 47m£13–20Drive 46.4 mi
- Drive from Kirkcaldy to Arbroathcar 46.4 mi
59 min£12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kirkcaldy to Arbroathtaxi 46.4 mi
59 min£200–250
Kirkcaldy to Arbroath by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Arbroath is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Arbroath is to train which takes 57 min and costs £11 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Kirkcaldy to Arbroath station. However, there are services departing from St Marie's Church and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and Sugarhouse Wynd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kirkcaldy and arriving at Arbroath. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 57 min.
The distance between Kirkcaldy and Arbroath is 50 miles. The road distance is 46.7 miles.
The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to Arbroath without a car is to train which takes 57 min and costs £11 - £35.
The train from Kirkcaldy to Arbroath takes 57 min including transfers and departs every three hours.
Kirkcaldy to Arbroath bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Bus Station.
Kirkcaldy to Arbroath train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Kirkcaldy station.
The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to Arbroath is to train which takes 57 min and costs £11 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 72 bus, which costs £13 - £21 and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Kirkcaldy, Scotland and Arbroath, Scotland?
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Kirkcaldy to Arbroath 4 times a day. Tickets cost £16–24 and the journey takes 57 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marie's Church to Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Sugarhouse Wynd in around 2h 47m.
Train from Kirkcaldy to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kirkcaldy to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Kirkcaldy to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Kirkcaldy to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Sugarhouse Wynd to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- £200–250
Helen's Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1592 646 400
JJ Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1592 50 50 50
- Website
- jjtaxiskirkcaldy.co.uk
Kirkcaldy Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1592 654 321
- Website
- kirkcaldycabs.co.uk
Raith Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1592 261 262
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Kirkcaldy to Arbroath bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.
Kirkcaldy to Arbroath train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Arbroath station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kirkcaldy to Arbroath is 47 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Kirkcaldy to Arbroath.
Book your Kirkcaldy to Arbroath train tickets online with Omio.
There are 253+ hotels available in Arbroath.






















