Bus from Thornton (Fife) to Glenrothes
8 direct routes · 13–25 min · first bus 06:46, last bus 00:34 (weekdays).
Next buses to Glenrothes as of 12:09
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Thornton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~20 min | 16 | Sat 15 · Sun 2 | 06:46 | 00:34 | Railway Station (opp) | Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16) | — |
| 39A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~20 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 07:16 | 19:14 | Railway Station (opp) | Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16) | — |
| 37 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~13 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 08:04 | 19:04 | Railway Station (opp) | Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16) | Coaltown of Balgonie |
| 37A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~13 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:34 | 18:34 | Railway Station (opp) | Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16) | Coaltown of Balgonie |
| 39B | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~18 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 15 | 20:24 | 22:24 | Railway Station (opp) | Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · AM10, AM3, AM9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM10 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:14 | 08:14 | Railway Station (opp) | Queen Margaret Drive (adj) | Coaltown of Balgonie |
| AM3 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~25 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:09 | 08:09 | Turning Circle (at) | Queen Margaret Drive (adj) | — |
| AM9 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:14 | 08:14 | Railway Station (opp) | Queen Margaret Drive (adj) | Coaltown of Balgonie |
Times are for the first boarding point in Thornton 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 39 bus, 39A bus, 37 bus, 37A bus or 39B bus timetable.
Fares from Thornton 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 Thornton to Glenrothes?
8 routes run directly from Thornton to Glenrothes: the 39 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 39A (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 37 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 37A (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 39B (Stagecoach East Scotland), the AM10 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the AM3 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the AM9 (Stagecoach East Scotland). The most frequent is the 39, 16 times each weekday — board at Railway Station (opp) and get off at Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16), about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Thornton to Glenrothes?
Between 13 minutes on the 37 and 25 on the AM3, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Thornton to Glenrothes?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:46 and the last around 00:34. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Thornton to Glenrothes?
Adult singles from Thornton to Glenrothes: £3.70 on the 39, 39A, 37, 37A and 39B (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.