Bus from Glenrothes to Methil
8 direct routes · 22–70 min · first bus 05:18, last bus 00:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Methil as of 09:27
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 | ~61 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:19 | 17:27 | St Columba's Church (adj) | Bus Depot (adj) | Coaltown of Balgonie, Markinch, Star, Kennoway, Windygates & Leven |
| 43A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~49 min | 10 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 07:41 | 16:52 | St Columba's Church (adj) | Barrie Street (opp) | Markinch, Milton of Balgonie, Windygates, Kennoway & Leven |
| 44 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~22 min | 10 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:21 | 17:46 | Auchmuty Road (opp) | Innerleven Church (adj) | Windygates & Methilhill |
| 43 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~62 min | 9 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 09:11 | 17:22 | St Columba's Church (adj) | Toll Bar (NE Bound) | Markinch, Milton of Balgonie, Windygates, Kennoway, Leven & Buckhaven |
| 44A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~36 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 16 | 18:40 | 00:40 | Falcon Drive (adj) | Innerleven Church (adj) | Coaltown of Balgonie, Markinch, Milton of Balgonie, Windygates & Methilhill |
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 | ~56 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 05:18 | 05:18 | St Columba's Church (adj) | Toll Bar (SW Bound) | Coaltown of Balgonie, Markinch, Star, Kennoway, Bonnybank, Kennoway & 3 more |
| 44B | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~31 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:37 | 16:37 | St Columba's Church (adj) | Barrie Street (adj) | Windygates, Methilhill & Buckhaven |
| M4B | Moffat & Williamson | ~70 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 06:18 | 06:18 | St Columba's Church (adj) | Bus Depot (adj) | Coaltown of Balgonie, Markinch, Star, Kennoway, Windygates & Leven |
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, 44 bus, 43 bus, 44A bus or 44B bus timetable.
Fares from Glenrothes to Methil
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 Methil?
8 routes run directly from Glenrothes to Methil: the M4 (Moffat & Williamson), the 43A (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 44 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 43 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 44A (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 Bus Depot (adj), about 61 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Glenrothes to Methil?
Between 22 minutes on the 44 and 70 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 Methil?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:18 and the last around 00:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Glenrothes to Methil?
Adult singles from Glenrothes to Methil: £5.90 on the 43A, 44, 43, 44A 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.