Bus from Glenrothes to Markinch
13 direct routes · 8–27 min · first bus 04:57, last bus 00:40 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 09:16, last bus 00:40.
Next buses to Markinch as of 18:23
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~10 min | 19 | Sat 18 · Sun 16 | 07:15 | 00:10 | Bus Station (Stance 3) | Railway Station (adj) | Coaltown of Balgonie |
| M4 | Moffat & Williamson | ~13 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 04:57 | 18:30 | Bus Station (Stance 2) | Railway Station (adj) | — |
| 43A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~12 min | 10 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 07:41 | 16:52 | St Columba's Church (adj) | Railway Station (adj) | — |
| 5 | Moffat & Williamson | ~12 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 07:53 | 17:41 | Auchmuty Road (opp) | Railway Station (adj) | — |
| 44A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~12 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 16 | 18:40 | 00:40 | Falcon Drive (adj) | Railway Station (adj) | Coaltown of Balgonie |
| 5A | Moffat & Williamson | ~27 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 09:15 | 14:15 | St Columba's Church (adj) | Railway Station (adj) | — |
7 occasional services — once or twice a day · M4A, AM4, AM8, AM7, MK1, SP3, 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 | ~17 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 05:18 | 05:18 | St Columba's Church (adj) | Railway Station (adj) | Coaltown of Balgonie |
| AM4 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:37 | 15:37 | Auchmuty Road (opp) | Newton Farm (adj) | — |
| AM8 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:37 | 15:37 | Auchmuty Road (opp) | Balbirnie Street (adj) | — |
| AM7 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:37 | 15:37 | Auchmuty Road (opp) | Railway Station (adj) | — |
| MK1 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:45 | 08:45 | Balbirnie Mains (adj) | War Memorial (opp) | — |
| SP3 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:11 | 15:11 | St Columba's Church (opp) | Railway Station (adj) | — |
| M4B | Moffat & Williamson | ~17 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 06:18 | 06:18 | St Columba's Church (adj) | Railway Station (adj) | Coaltown of Balgonie |
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 43 bus, M4 bus, 43A bus, 5 bus, 44A bus, 5A bus, MK1 bus or SP3 bus timetable.
Fares from Glenrothes to Markinch
- £2.90 adult single on the 43 (Stagecoach East Scotland)
- £3.70 adult single on the 43A (Stagecoach East Scotland)
- £2.30 adult single on the 44A (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 Markinch?
13 routes run directly from Glenrothes to Markinch: the 43 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the M4 (Moffat & Williamson), the 43A (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 5 (Moffat & Williamson), the 44A (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 5A (Moffat & Williamson), the M4A (Moffat & Williamson), the AM4 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the AM8 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the AM7 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the MK1 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the SP3 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the M4B (Moffat & Williamson). The most frequent is the 43, 19 times each weekday — board at Bus Station (Stance 3) and get off at Railway Station (adj), about 10 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Glenrothes to Markinch?
Between 8 minutes on the MK1 and 27 on the 5A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Coaltown of Balgonie on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Glenrothes to Markinch?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:57 and the last around 00:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Glenrothes to Markinch?
Adult singles from Glenrothes to Markinch: £2.90 on the 43 (Stagecoach East Scotland); £3.70 on the 43A (Stagecoach East Scotland); £2.30 on the 44A (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.