Bus from Dunfermline to Glenrothes
5 direct routes · 18–76 min · first bus 06:00, last bus 00:25 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 09:30, last bus 00:25.
Next buses to Glenrothes as of 18:28
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dunfermline, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X59 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~18 min | 26 | Sat 22 · Sun 9 | 07:15 | 20:05 | Park & Ride (Stance 1) | Woodside Inn (adj) | — |
| X59A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~29 min | 17 | Sat 18 · Sun 16 | 08:20 | 00:20 | Park & Ride (Stance 1) | Woodside Inn (adj) | Crossgates, Hill of Beath & Cowdenbeath |
| X24 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~18 min | 17 | Sat 15 · Sun 12 | 06:25 | 00:25 | Park & Ride (Stance 1) | Woodside Inn (adj) | — |
| 31 | Bay Travel | ~76 min | 9 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 09:30 | 18:30 | Bus Station (Arrival Bay) | St Columba's Church (adj) | Kingseat, Cowdenbeath, Lumphinnans, Lochgelly, Glencraig, Crosshill & 3 more |
| 31A | Bay Travel | ~54 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 6 | 06:00 | 21:52 | Queen Margaret Hospital (Front Entrance) | St Columba's Church (adj) | Kingseat, Cowdenbeath, Lumphinnans, Lochgelly, Glencraig, Crosshill & 3 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dunfermline 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 X59 bus, X59A bus, X24 bus, 31 bus or 31A bus timetable.
Fares from Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline to Glenrothes?
5 routes run directly from Dunfermline to Glenrothes: the X59 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the X59A (Stagecoach East Scotland), the X24 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 31 (Bay Travel), the 31A (Bay Travel). The most frequent is the X59, 26 times each weekday — board at Park & Ride (Stance 1) and get off at Woodside Inn (adj), about 18 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dunfermline to Glenrothes?
Between 18 minutes on the X59 and 76 on the 31, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dunfermline to Glenrothes?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:00 and the last around 00:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dunfermline to Glenrothes?
Adult singles from Dunfermline to Glenrothes: £8.20 on the X59A and X24 (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.