The average bus between Chester and Kirkcaldy takes 18h 57m and the fastest bus takes 15h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chester 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 Chester and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 11:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 5:27 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N and take an average of 18h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Chester to Kirkcaldy? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 57m.
Chester to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Chester to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Victoria Hospital station.
The distance between Chester and Kirkcaldy is 325.8 km. The road distance is 514 km.
You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Victoria Hospital via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and North Approach Road in around 10h 54m.