Bus from Methil to Kirkcaldy
8 direct routes · 19–45 min · first bus 04:57, last bus 22:39 (weekdays).
Next buses to Kirkcaldy as of 11:07
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~45 min | 27 | Sat 25 · no Sunday buses | 05:29 | 19:13 | Bus Depot (adj) | College of Nursing (Opp) | Methilhill, Buckhaven, East Wemyss & Coaltown of Wemyss |
| X58 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~19 min | 17 | Sat 17 · Sun 16 | 04:57 | 21:42 | Bus Depot (adj) | Porte (adj) | Buckhaven, East Wemyss & Coaltown of Wemyss |
| X61 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~31 min | 17 | Sat 17 · Sun 13 | 05:28 | 21:13 | South Grove (opp) | College of Nursing (Adj) | Buckhaven, East Wemyss & Coaltown of Wemyss |
| 46 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~37 min | 14 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:10 | 19:16 | Ex-Servicemen's Club (adj) | College of Nursing (Opp) | Buckhaven, East Wemyss & Coaltown of Wemyss |
| 7A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~34 min | 4 | Sat 3 · Sun 15 | 05:19 | 22:39 | Ex-Servicemen's Club (adj) | College of Nursing (Opp) | Buckhaven, East Wemyss & Coaltown of Wemyss |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · SH4, SH3, SH5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SH4 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~24 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:02 | 08:02 | Bus Depot (adj) | Dysart Road End (opp) | Methilhill, Buckhaven, East Wemyss & Coaltown of Wemyss |
| SH3 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~28 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:59 | 07:59 | Bus Depot (adj) | Porte (adj) | Buckhaven, East Wemyss, Coaltown of Wemyss, West Wemyss & Coaltown of Wemyss |
| SH5 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~21 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:07 | 08:07 | Barrie Street (opp) | Dysart Road End (opp) | Buckhaven, East Wemyss & Coaltown of Wemyss |
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 7 bus, X58 bus, X61 bus, 46 bus or 7A bus timetable.
Fares from Methil to Kirkcaldy
- £6.60 adult single on the 7A (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 Kirkcaldy?
8 routes run directly from Methil to Kirkcaldy: the 7 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the X58 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the X61 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 46 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 7A (Stagecoach East Scotland), the SH4 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the SH3 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the SH5 (Stagecoach East Scotland). The most frequent is the 7, 27 times each weekday — board at Bus Depot (adj) and get off at College of Nursing (Opp), about 45 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Methil to Kirkcaldy?
Between 19 minutes on the X58 and 45 on the 7, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Methilhill, Buckhaven, East Wemyss, Coaltown of Wemyss on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Methil to Kirkcaldy?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:57 and the last around 22:39. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Methil to Kirkcaldy?
An adult single from Methil to Kirkcaldy is £6.60 on the 7A (Stagecoach East Scotland), from Ex-Servicemen's Club (adj) to College of Nursing (Opp). 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.