Bus from Methil to Markinch
4 direct routes · 21–57 min · first bus 06:11, last bus 23:57 (weekdays).
Next buses to Markinch as of 00:45
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 | ~46 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:53 | 18:53 | Innerleven Church (adj) | Railway Station (adj) | Leven, Windygates, Kennoway & Star |
| 43 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~57 min | 11 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 06:11 | 17:26 | Toll Bar (NE Bound) | Railway Station (adj) | Methilhill, Buckhaven, Leven, Kennoway, Windygates & Milton of Balgonie |
| 43A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~49 min | 11 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 06:43 | 16:59 | Toll Bar (SW Bound) | Railway Station (adj) | Buckhaven, Leven, Kennoway, Windygates & Milton of Balgonie |
| 44A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~21 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 16 | 18:57 | 23:57 | Bus Depot (adj) | Railway Station (adj) | Methilhill, Windygates & Milton of Balgonie |
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 or 44A bus timetable.
Fares from Methil to Markinch
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 Markinch?
4 routes run directly from Methil to Markinch: the M4 (Moffat & Williamson), the 43 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 43A (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 44A (Stagecoach East Scotland). The most frequent is the M4, 12 times each weekday — board at Innerleven Church (adj) and get off at Railway Station (adj), about 46 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Methil to Markinch?
Between 21 minutes on the 44A and 57 on the 43, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Leven, Windygates, Kennoway, Star on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Methil to Markinch?
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 Markinch?
Adult singles from Methil to Markinch: £4.40 on the 43, 43A and 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.