Bus from Buckhaven to Glenrothes
4 direct routes · 19–68 min · first bus 06:18, last bus 18:44 (weekdays).
Next buses to Glenrothes as of 09:48
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Buckhaven, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4 | Moffat & Williamson | ~68 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:44 | 18:44 | College Street (adj 18) | Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16) | Methil, Leven, Windygates, Kennoway, Star, Markinch & 1 more |
| 43 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~60 min | 11 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 06:18 | 17:33 | Methilhaven Home (opp) | Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16) | Methil, Leven, Kennoway, Windygates, Milton of Balgonie & Markinch |
| 43A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~58 min | 11 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 06:44 | 17:00 | Methilhaven Home (opp) | Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16) | Methil, Leven, Kennoway, Windygates, Milton of Balgonie & Markinch |
| 44B | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:13 | 08:13 | Methilhaven Home (adj) | Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16) | Methilhill & Windygates |
Times are for the first boarding point in Buckhaven 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 M4 bus, 43 bus, 43A bus or 44B bus timetable.
Fares from Buckhaven to Glenrothes
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 Buckhaven to Glenrothes?
4 routes run directly from Buckhaven to Glenrothes: the M4 (Moffat & Williamson), the 43 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 43A (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 44B (Stagecoach East Scotland). The most frequent is the M4, 12 times each weekday — board at College Street (adj 18) and get off at Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16), about 68 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Buckhaven to Glenrothes?
Between 19 minutes on the 44B and 68 on the M4, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Methil, Leven, Windygates, Kennoway and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Buckhaven to Glenrothes?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:18 and the last around 18:44. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Buckhaven to Glenrothes?
Adult singles from Buckhaven to Glenrothes: £5.90 on the 43, 43A and 44B (Stagecoach East Scotland). 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.