Bus from Leven (Fife) to Glenrothes
7 direct routes · 16–49 min · first bus 05:55, last bus 23:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Glenrothes as of 07:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Leven, 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 | ~32 min | 19 | Sat 18 · Sun 15 | 06:22 | 23:34 | Broom Access (opp) | Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16) | Kennoway, Windygates, Milton of Balgonie & Markinch |
| M4 | Moffat & Williamson | ~49 min | 14 | Sat 14 · no Sunday buses | 05:55 | 19:03 | Letham Glen (Northbound) | Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16) | Windygates, Kennoway, Star, Markinch & Coaltown of Balgonie |
| 43A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~31 min | 12 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:07 | 17:27 | Broom Access (opp) | Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16) | Kennoway, Windygates, Milton of Balgonie & Markinch |
| 44 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~25 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 06:50 | 17:15 | Bus Station (Stance 6) | Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16) | Methil, Methilhill & Windygates |
| 44A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~39 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 16 | 18:55 | 23:55 | Bus Station (Stance 6) | Queen Margaret Drive (adj) | Methil, Methilhill, Windygates, Milton of Balgonie, Markinch & Coaltown of Balgonie |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 44B, M4X
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44B | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:57 | 07:57 | Bus Station (Stance 6) | Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16) | Methil, Buckhaven, Methilhill & Windygates |
| M4X | Moffat & Williamson | ~16 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 19:24 | 19:24 | Co-op Supermarket (opp) | Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Leven 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, 44 bus, 44A bus or 44B bus timetable.
Fares from Leven to Glenrothes
- £5.90 adult single on the 43, 43A, 44 and 44B (Stagecoach East Scotland)
- £5.40 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 Leven to Glenrothes?
7 routes run directly from Leven to Glenrothes: the 43 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the M4 (Moffat & Williamson), the 43A (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 44 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 44A (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 44B (Stagecoach East Scotland), the M4X (Moffat & Williamson). The most frequent is the 43, 19 times each weekday — board at Broom Access (opp) and get off at Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16), about 32 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Leven to Glenrothes?
Between 16 minutes on the M4X and 49 on the M4, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Kennoway, Windygates, Milton of Balgonie, Markinch on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Leven to Glenrothes?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:55 and the last around 23:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Leven to Glenrothes?
Adult singles from Leven to Glenrothes: £5.90 on the 43, 43A, 44 and 44B (Stagecoach East Scotland); £5.40 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.