The average bus between Cardiff and Kirkcaldy takes 19h 58m and the fastest bus takes 15h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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 twice daily between Cardiff and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Lordswood Rd and take an average of 19h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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15h 59m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 58m.
Cardiff to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Railway Station Stance D.
The distance between Cardiff and Kirkcaldy is 515.6 km. The road distance is 743 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Railway Station Stance D via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and North Approach Road in around 12h 25m.