There are 4 ways to get from Glasgow to Kirkcaldy by train, bus, or car
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 Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
1h 38m£16–45Drive 51 mi
cheapest- Drive from Glasgow to Kirkcaldycar 51 mi
1h 4m£13–19Bus, train
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Stationbus Uk090
- Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
2h 6m£17–32Bus
- 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
Glasgow to Kirkcaldy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Kirkcaldy is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Kirkcaldy is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £12 - £19.
No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Kirkcaldy via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
The distance between Glasgow and Kirkcaldy is 70 miles. The road distance is 51.3 miles.
The best way to get from Glasgow to Kirkcaldy without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £15 - £45.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Glasgow to Kirkcaldy, including transfers.
Glasgow to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Glasgow to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
The best way to get from Glasgow to Kirkcaldy is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £15 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £19 and takes 2h 27m.
What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Kirkcaldy, Scotland?
You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Kirkcaldy via Haymarket in around 1h 38m. 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 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 528 0409
- customerexperience@lumo.co.uk
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £8–16
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Road
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from North Approach Road to Victoria Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
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Glasgow to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at North Approach Road station.
Glasgow to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Kirkcaldy is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Glasgow to Kirkcaldy.
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