Bus from Glenrothes to Buckhaven
6 direct routes · 23–86 min · first bus 05:18, last bus 17:27 (weekdays).
Next buses to Buckhaven as of 09:48
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Glenrothes, 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 | ~77 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:19 | 17:27 | St Columba's Church (adj) | College Street (adj 18) | Coaltown of Balgonie, Markinch, Star, Kennoway, Windygates, Leven & 1 more |
| 43A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~61 min | 10 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 07:41 | 16:52 | St Columba's Church (adj) | Methilhaven Home (adj) | Markinch, Milton of Balgonie, Windygates, Kennoway, Leven & Methil |
| 43 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~61 min | 9 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 09:11 | 17:22 | St Columba's Church (adj) | Methilhaven Home (adj) | Markinch, Milton of Balgonie, Windygates, Kennoway, Leven & Methil |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · M4A, 44B, M4B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4A | Moffat & Williamson | ~57 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 05:18 | 05:18 | St Columba's Church (adj) | Methilhaven Home (opp) | Coaltown of Balgonie, Markinch, Star, Kennoway, Bonnybank, Kennoway & 3 more |
| 44B | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:37 | 16:37 | St Columba's Church (adj) | Methilhaven Home (opp) | Windygates & Methilhill |
| M4B | Moffat & Williamson | ~86 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 06:18 | 06:18 | St Columba's Church (adj) | College Street (adj 18) | Coaltown of Balgonie, Markinch, Star, Kennoway, Windygates, Leven & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Glenrothes 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, 43A bus, 43 bus or 44B bus timetable.
Fares from Glenrothes to Buckhaven
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 Glenrothes to Buckhaven?
6 routes run directly from Glenrothes to Buckhaven: the M4 (Moffat & Williamson), the 43A (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 43 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the M4A (Moffat & Williamson), the 44B (Stagecoach East Scotland), the M4B (Moffat & Williamson). The most frequent is the M4, 11 times each weekday — board at St Columba's Church (adj) and get off at College Street (adj 18), about 77 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Glenrothes to Buckhaven?
Between 23 minutes on the 44B and 86 on the M4B, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Coaltown of Balgonie, Markinch, Star, Kennoway and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Glenrothes to Buckhaven?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:18 and the last around 17:27. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Glenrothes to Buckhaven?
Adult singles from Glenrothes to Buckhaven: £5.90 on the 43A, 43 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.