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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Kirkcaldy travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kirkcaldy

With a population of 46,912, Kirkcaldy is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kirkcaldy to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Kirkcaldy

Kirkcaldy in January
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kirkcaldy in January
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kirkcaldy

Plane

When flying to Kirkcaldy, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Kirkcaldy include easyJet, British Airways and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Kirkcaldy departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Kirkcaldy, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Kirkcaldy to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m trip. The train station in Kirkcaldy is called Kirkcaldy, and is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kirkcaldy is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 186 miles from Kirkcaldy. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kirkcaldy, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Kirkcaldy takes 70 miles and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 110 miles.

Plane

When flying to Kirkcaldy, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Kirkcaldy include easyJet, British Airways and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Kirkcaldy departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Kirkcaldy, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Kirkcaldy to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m trip. The train station in Kirkcaldy is called Kirkcaldy, and is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kirkcaldy is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 186 miles from Kirkcaldy. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kirkcaldy, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Kirkcaldy takes 70 miles and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 110 miles.

Airports near Kirkcaldy

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Kirkcaldy

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kirkcaldy

Most booked hotels in Kirkcaldy

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The Elbow Room
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Orocco Pier
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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Dean Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Victoria Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£123+
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The Strathearn Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Hiring a car in Kirkcaldy

Hiring a car in Kirkcaldy costs £35 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 29% cheaper than airport locations in Kirkcaldy.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Kirkcaldy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Kirkcaldy is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Stonic or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Kirkcaldy costs £35 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 29% cheaper than airport locations in Kirkcaldy.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Kirkcaldy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Kirkcaldy is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Stonic or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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