Bus from St Andrews (Fife) to Glenrothes
5 direct routes · 42–119 min · first bus 05:24, last bus 23:08 (weekdays).
Next buses to Glenrothes as of 10:57
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in St Andrews, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | Moffat & Williamson | ~119 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 6 | 05:24 | 22:33 | Community Hospital Grounds (Entrance) | Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16) | Craigtoun, Strathkinness, Blebocraigs, Pitscottie, Ceres, Craigrothie & 16 more |
| X24 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~42 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 13 | 06:41 | 20:56 | Old Course Hotel (Westbound) | Auchmuty High School (adj) | Guardbridge, Dairsie, Cupar, Springfield, Pitlessie, Balmalcolm & 2 more |
| X59 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~42 min | 13 | Sat 12 · Sun 9 | 05:48 | 23:08 | Old Course Hotel (Westbound) | Auchmuty High School (adj) | Guardbridge, Dairsie, Cupar, Springfield, Pitlessie, Balmalcolm & 2 more |
| X59A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~42 min | 4 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 18:31 | 21:21 | Old Course Hotel (Westbound) | Auchmuty High School (adj) | Guardbridge, Dairsie, Cupar, Springfield, Pitlessie, Balmalcolm & 2 more |
| 59 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~51 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 20:01 | 21:56 | Old Course Hotel (Westbound) | Auchmuty High School (adj) | Kincaple, Guardbridge, Clayton, Dairsie, Cupar, Springfield & 7 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in St Andrews 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 64 bus, X24 bus, X59 bus, X59A bus or 59 bus timetable.
Fares from St Andrews to Glenrothes
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 St Andrews to Glenrothes?
5 routes run directly from St Andrews to Glenrothes: the 64 (Moffat & Williamson), the X24 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the X59 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the X59A (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 59 (Stagecoach East Scotland). The most frequent is the 64, 15 times each weekday — board at Community Hospital Grounds (Entrance) and get off at Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16), about 119 minutes.
How long does the bus take from St Andrews to Glenrothes?
Between 42 minutes on the X24 and 119 on the 64, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Craigtoun, Strathkinness, Blebocraigs, Pitscottie and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from St Andrews to Glenrothes?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:24 and the last around 23:08. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from St Andrews to Glenrothes?
Adult singles from St Andrews to Glenrothes: £12.30 on the X59 and 59 (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.