There are 4 ways to get from Scotland to Kirkcaldy by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
1h 37m£16–54Drive 51 mi
cheapest- Drive from Glasgow to Kirkcaldycar 51 mi
1h 4m£13–18Bus, train
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Stationbus Uk090
- Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
2h 5m£17–35Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
- Take the bus from North Approach Road to Victoria Hospitalbus X27
2h 27m£13–18
Scotland to Kirkcaldy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Kirkcaldy is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Kirkcaldy is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £12 - £18.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Victoria Hospital via North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Kirkcaldy via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Scotland and Kirkcaldy is 70 miles. The road distance is 51.3 miles.
The best way to get from Scotland to Kirkcaldy without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £15 - £55.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Scotland to Kirkcaldy, including transfers.
Scotland to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Scotland to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
The best way to get from Scotland to Kirkcaldy is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £15 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £19 and takes 2h 27m.
What companies run services between Scotland and Kirkcaldy, Scotland?
You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Kirkcaldy via Haymarket in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Victoria Hospital via North Approach Road in around 2h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- ScotRail
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Scotland to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at North Approach Road station.
Scotland to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Kirkcaldy is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Scotland to Kirkcaldy.
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