Kirkcaldy travel guide

Kirkcaldy Tourism | Kirkcaldy Guide

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.

Where to Eat in Kirkcaldy

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Steadings (93 Bennochy Road) and Exchequer Kirkcaldy (60 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Kirkcaldy

Kirkcaldy in November
Estimated hotel price
£44
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kirkcaldy in November
Estimated hotel price
£44
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 23 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Kirkcaldy include Ryanair UK, easyJet and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Kirkcaldy departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Kirkcaldy, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Kirkcaldy to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £35 for a 3h 12m trip. The train station in Kirkcaldy is called Kirkcaldy, and is located 0.7 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kirkcaldy is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 299 km from Kirkcaldy. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kirkcaldy, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Kirkcaldy takes 95 km and will cost you around £12. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 154 km.

Plane

When flying to Kirkcaldy, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 23 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Kirkcaldy include Ryanair UK, easyJet and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Kirkcaldy departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Kirkcaldy, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Kirkcaldy to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £35 for a 3h 12m trip. The train station in Kirkcaldy is called Kirkcaldy, and is located 0.7 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kirkcaldy is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 299 km from Kirkcaldy. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kirkcaldy, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Kirkcaldy takes 95 km and will cost you around £12. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 154 km.

Airports near Kirkcaldy

Airlines serving Kirkcaldy

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,485 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,784 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kirkcaldy

Most booked hotels in Kirkcaldy

The Elbow Room
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£79+
Dean Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£73+
Orocco Pier
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£117+
Victoria Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£86+
The Bay Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£114+
Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£144+

Hiring a car in Kirkcaldy

Hiring a car in Kirkcaldy costs £39 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Kirkcaldy.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.79 and £23.72. Intermediate (Renault Kadjar or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kirkcaldy, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Kirkcaldy costs £39 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Kirkcaldy.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.79 and £23.72. Intermediate (Renault Kadjar or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kirkcaldy, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.