Bus from Markinch to Glenrothes
11 direct routes · 9–22 min · first bus 06:31, last bus 00:18 (weekdays).
Next buses to Glenrothes as of 11:06
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Markinch, 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 15 | 06:43 | 23:57 | Railway Station (adj) | Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16) | — |
| M4 | Moffat & Williamson | ~13 min | 14 | Sat 14 · no Sunday buses | 06:31 | 19:39 | Railway Station (adj) | Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16) | Coaltown of Balgonie |
| 43A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~10 min | 11 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:28 | 17:48 | Railway Station (adj) | Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16) | — |
| 5 | Moffat & Williamson | ~22 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 08:05 | 17:53 | Railway Station (adj) | Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16) | — |
| 5A | Moffat & Williamson | ~13 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 09:42 | 14:42 | Railway Station (adj) | Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16) | — |
| 44A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~16 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 16 | 19:18 | 00:18 | Railway Station (adj) | Queen Margaret Drive (adj) | Coaltown of Balgonie |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · AM4, AM8, AM7, MK1, SP3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM4 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:18 | 08:18 | Newton Farm (opp) | Auchmuty High School (adj) | — |
| AM8 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~11 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:18 | 08:18 | Commercial Street (adj 16) | Auchmuty High School (adj) | — |
| AM7 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:12 | 08:12 | Railway Station (adj) | Auchmuty High School (adj) | — |
| MK1 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:06 | 15:06 | Balbirnie Street (adj) | Balbirnie Mains (adj) | — |
| SP3 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:28 | 08:28 | Railway Station (adj) | St Columba's Church (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Markinch 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, 5A bus, 44A bus, MK1 bus or SP3 bus timetable.
Fares from Markinch to Glenrothes
- £2.90 adult single on the 43 and 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 Markinch to Glenrothes?
11 routes run directly from Markinch to Glenrothes: the 43 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the M4 (Moffat & Williamson), the 43A (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 5 (Moffat & Williamson), the 5A (Moffat & Williamson), the 44A (Stagecoach East Scotland), 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 most frequent is the 43, 19 times each weekday — board at Railway Station (adj) and get off at Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16), about 10 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Markinch to Glenrothes?
Between 9 minutes on the MK1 and 22 on the 5, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Markinch to Glenrothes?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:31 and the last around 00:18. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Markinch to Glenrothes?
Adult singles from Markinch to Glenrothes: £2.90 on the 43 and 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.