Bus from Glenrothes to Star (Fife)
4 direct routes · about 21 min · first bus 04:57, last bus 18:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Star (Fife) as of 10:36
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 | ~21 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 04:57 | 18:30 | Bus Station (Stance 2) | Drum Terrace (adj 2) | Markinch |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · M4A, AM4, 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 | ~25 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 05:18 | 05:18 | St Columba's Church (adj) | Drum Terrace (adj 2) | Coaltown of Balgonie & Markinch |
| AM4 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:37 | 15:37 | Auchmuty Road (opp) | Drum Terrace (adj 5) | Markinch |
| M4B | Moffat & Williamson | ~25 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 06:18 | 06:18 | St Columba's Church (adj) | Drum Terrace (adj 2) | Coaltown of Balgonie & Markinch |
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 timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Glenrothes to Star?
4 routes run directly from Glenrothes to Star: the M4 (Moffat & Williamson), the M4A (Moffat & Williamson), the AM4 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the M4B (Moffat & Williamson). The most frequent is the M4, 13 times each weekday — board at Bus Station (Stance 2) and get off at Drum Terrace (adj 2), about 21 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Glenrothes to Star?
Around 21 minutes on the M4, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Markinch on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Glenrothes to Star?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:57 and the last around 18:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Glenrothes to Star?
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.