The average bus between Manchester and Kirkcaldy takes 11h 28m and the fastest bus takes 7h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 Manchester and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 2:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 4:10 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 11:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 11h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
Manchester to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Victoria Hospital station.
Book your Manchester to Kirkcaldy bus tickets online with FlixBus and Stagecoach East Scotland.
The distance between Manchester and Kirkcaldy is 299 km. The road distance is 433 km.
You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Victoria Hospital via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 6h 53m.
