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.
Activities & attractions in Kirkcaldy
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
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 London and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Kirkcaldy, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Kirkcaldy to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £36 for a 3h 25m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kirkcaldy, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Kirkcaldy takes 80 miles and will cost you around £10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 165 miles.
Airlines serving Kirkcaldy
Where to stay in popular areas of Kirkcaldy
Most booked hotels in Kirkcaldy
Hiring a car in Kirkcaldy
Hiring a car in Kirkcaldy costs £44 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% 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 £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Kirkcaldy is Compact (Citroen C3 Aircross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Renault Kadjar or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.