The average bus between Cardiff and Kirkcaldy takes 19h 29m and the fastest bus takes 15h 53m. 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 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Lordswood Road and take an average of 19h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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 Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 29m.
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 Victoria Hospital station.
Book your Cardiff to Kirkcaldy bus tickets online with National Express, NX West Midlands and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Kirkcaldy is 515.6 km. The road distance is 741 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Victoria Hospital via Lordswood Road, Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and North Approach Road in around 12h.