Bus from Glenrothes to Kirkcaldy
8 direct routes · 14–72 min · first bus 05:42, last bus 22:23 (weekdays).
Next buses to Kirkcaldy as of 08:06
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~38 min | 16 | Sat 14 · Sun 1 | 05:42 | 18:42 | Falcon Drive (adj) | College of Nursing (Opp) | Thornton |
| 37 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~36 min | 14 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:28 | 17:59 | Auchmuty Road (opp) | College of Nursing (Opp) | Coaltown of Balgonie & Thornton |
| 32 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~70 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 05:53 | 17:18 | St Columba's Church (opp) | College of Nursing (Opp) | Kinglassie, Woodend, Auchterderran, Bowhill, Cardenden, Dundonald & 2 more |
| 39A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~45 min | 11 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:05 | 18:07 | Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16) | College of Nursing (Opp) | Thornton |
| 37A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~42 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 08:22 | 17:25 | Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16) | College of Nursing (Opp) | Coaltown of Balgonie & Thornton |
| 32A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~72 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 16 | 18:20 | 22:20 | Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16) | College of Nursing (Opp) | Kinglassie, Woodend, Auchterderran, Bowhill, Cardenden, Dundonald & 2 more |
| 39B | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~34 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 15 | 19:23 | 22:23 | Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16) | College of Nursing (Opp) | Thornton |
| SH6 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:21 | 08:21 | Pitteuchar Roundabout (Southbound) | St Andrews High School (adj) | — |
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 39 bus, 37 bus, 32 bus, 39A bus, 37A bus, 32A bus or 39B bus timetable.
Fares from Glenrothes to Kirkcaldy
- £5.90 adult single on the 39, 37, 39A, 37A and 39B (Stagecoach East Scotland)
- £6.60 adult single on the 32 and 32A (Stagecoach East Scotland)
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 Kirkcaldy?
8 routes run directly from Glenrothes to Kirkcaldy: the 39 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 37 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 32 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 39A (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 37A (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 32A (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 39B (Stagecoach East Scotland), the SH6 (Stagecoach East Scotland). The most frequent is the 39, 16 times each weekday — board at Falcon Drive (adj) and get off at College of Nursing (Opp), about 38 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Glenrothes to Kirkcaldy?
Between 14 minutes on the SH6 and 72 on the 32A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Thornton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Glenrothes to Kirkcaldy?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:42 and the last around 22:23. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Glenrothes to Kirkcaldy?
Adult singles from Glenrothes to Kirkcaldy: £5.90 on the 39, 37, 39A, 37A and 39B (Stagecoach East Scotland); £6.60 on the 32 and 32A (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.