Bus from Kirkcaldy to Buckhaven
8 direct routes · 13–38 min · first bus 06:17, last bus 01:23 (weekdays).
Next buses to Buckhaven as of 11:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Kirkcaldy, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~38 min | 26 | Sat 24 · no Sunday buses | 06:17 | 18:47 | College of Nursing (Adj) | Methilhaven Home (adj) | Coaltown of Wemyss & East Wemyss |
| X58 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~13 min | 19 | Sat 19 · Sun 16 | 07:06 | 01:23 | Porte (opp) | Starkies Wood (opp) | Coaltown of Wemyss & East Wemyss |
| X61 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~28 min | 16 | Sat 16 · Sun 13 | 08:30 | 00:10 | College of Nursing (Opp) | College Street (adj 18) | Coaltown of Wemyss & East Wemyss |
| 46 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~33 min | 13 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:57 | 19:02 | College of Nursing (Adj) | College Street (adj 18) | Coaltown of Wemyss & East Wemyss |
| 7A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~29 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 13 | 19:36 | 23:36 | College of Nursing (Adj) | College Street (adj 18) | Coaltown of Wemyss & East Wemyss |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · SH4, SH3, SH5
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SH4 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~16 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:39 | 15:39 | Dysart Road End (adj) | Methilhaven Home (adj) | Coaltown of Wemyss & East Wemyss |
| SH3 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~28 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:39 | 15:39 | Viewforth Street (opp) | Methilhaven Home (adj) | Coaltown of Wemyss, West Wemyss, Coaltown of Wemyss & East Wemyss |
| SH5 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:37 | 15:37 | Dysart Road End (adj) | College Street (adj 18) | Coaltown of Wemyss & East Wemyss |
Times are for the first boarding point in Kirkcaldy on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 7 bus, X58 bus, X61 bus, 46 bus or 7A bus timetable.
Fares from Kirkcaldy to Buckhaven
- £5.90 adult single on the 46 (Stagecoach East Scotland)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Kirkcaldy to Buckhaven?
8 routes run directly from Kirkcaldy to Buckhaven: the 7 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the X58 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the X61 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 46 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 7A (Stagecoach East Scotland), the SH4 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the SH3 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the SH5 (Stagecoach East Scotland). The most frequent is the 7, 26 times each weekday — board at College of Nursing (Adj) and get off at Methilhaven Home (adj), about 38 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Kirkcaldy to Buckhaven?
Between 13 minutes on the X58 and 38 on the 7, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Coaltown of Wemyss, East Wemyss on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Kirkcaldy to Buckhaven?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:17 and the last around 01:23. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kirkcaldy to Buckhaven?
An adult single from Kirkcaldy to Buckhaven is £5.90 on the 46 (Stagecoach East Scotland), from College of Nursing (Adj) to College Street (adj 18). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.