Bus from Methil to Glenrothes
6 direct routes · 22–67 min · first bus 06:11, last bus 23:57 (weekdays).
Next buses to Glenrothes as of 06:01
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Methil, 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 | ~59 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:53 | 18:53 | Innerleven Church (adj) | Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16) | Leven, Windygates, Kennoway, Star, Markinch & Coaltown of Balgonie |
| 43 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~67 min | 11 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 06:11 | 17:26 | Toll Bar (NE Bound) | Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16) | Methilhill, Buckhaven, Leven, Kennoway, Windygates, Milton of Balgonie & 1 more |
| 43A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~59 min | 11 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 06:43 | 16:59 | Toll Bar (SW Bound) | Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16) | Buckhaven, Leven, Kennoway, Windygates, Milton of Balgonie & Markinch |
| 44 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~22 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 06:53 | 17:18 | Bus Depot (adj) | Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16) | Methilhill & Windygates |
| 44A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~37 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 16 | 18:57 | 23:57 | Bus Depot (adj) | Queen Margaret Drive (adj) | Methilhill, Windygates, Milton of Balgonie, Markinch & Coaltown of Balgonie |
| 44B | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:02 | 08:02 | Barrie Street (opp) | Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16) | Buckhaven, Methilhill & Windygates |
Times are for the first boarding point in Methil 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, 43 bus, 43A bus, 44 bus, 44A bus or 44B bus timetable.
Fares from Methil 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 Methil to Glenrothes?
6 routes run directly from Methil to Glenrothes: the M4 (Moffat & Williamson), the 43 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 43A (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 44 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 44A (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 44B (Stagecoach East Scotland). The most frequent is the M4, 12 times each weekday — board at Innerleven Church (adj) and get off at Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16), about 59 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Methil to Glenrothes?
Between 22 minutes on the 44 and 67 on the 43, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Leven, Windygates, Kennoway, Star and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Methil to Glenrothes?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:11 and the last around 23:57. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Methil to Glenrothes?
Adult singles from Methil 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.