Bus from Glenrothes to Thornton (Fife)
8 direct routes · 13–26 min · first bus 05:42, last bus 00:11 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 07:26, last bus 00:11.
Next buses to Thornton (Fife) as of 18:29
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 | ~18 min | 17 | Sat 15 · Sun 2 | 05:42 | 00:11 | Falcon Drive (adj) | Riverside (opp) | — |
| 37 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~13 min | 14 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:28 | 17:59 | Auchmuty Road (opp) | Riverside (opp) | Coaltown of Balgonie |
| 39A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~25 min | 11 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:05 | 18:07 | Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16) | Riverside (opp) | — |
| 37A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~19 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 08:22 | 17:25 | Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16) | Riverside (opp) | Coaltown of Balgonie |
| 39B | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~18 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 16 | 19:23 | 23:23 | Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16) | Riverside (opp) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · AM10, AM3, AM9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM10 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:37 | 15:37 | Falcon Drive (adj) | Riverside (opp) | Coaltown of Balgonie |
| AM3 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:37 | 15:37 | Falcon Drive (adj) | Turning Circle (at) | — |
| AM9 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:37 | 15:37 | Falcon Drive (adj) | Riverside (opp) | 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 39 bus, 37 bus, 39A bus, 37A bus or 39B bus timetable.
Fares from Glenrothes to Thornton
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 Thornton?
8 routes run directly from Glenrothes to Thornton: the 39 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 37 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 39A (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 37A (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 39B (Stagecoach East Scotland), the AM10 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the AM3 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the AM9 (Stagecoach East Scotland). The most frequent is the 39, 17 times each weekday — board at Falcon Drive (adj) and get off at Riverside (opp), about 18 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Glenrothes to Thornton?
Between 13 minutes on the 37 and 26 on the AM3, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Glenrothes to Thornton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:42 and the last around 00:11. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Glenrothes to Thornton?
Adult singles from Glenrothes to Thornton: £3.70 on the 39, 37, 39A, 37A and 39B (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.