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 23 km 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 Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 48m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £24 for a 3h 27m 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 FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Kirkcaldy takes 95 km and will cost you around £12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 249 km.
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 £47 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.
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 £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Kirkcaldy is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Renault Captur or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.