Bus from Windygates to Methil
13 direct routes · 11–40 min · first bus 05:32, last bus 01:05 (weekdays); night services 47A and 41A run 20:15–00:15.
Next buses to Methil as of 08:39
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Windygates, 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 | ~23 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:57 | 18:05 | Leven Road (adj Carpet Shop) | Bus Depot (adj) | Leven |
| 43A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~27 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 08:04 | 17:14 | Windygates Cross (Northbound) | Barrie Street (opp) | Kennoway & Leven |
| 18 | Bay Travel | ~11 min | 10 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:11 | 17:11 | Cameron Bridge Rail Station | Innerleven Church (adj) | Methilhill |
| 44 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~11 min | 10 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:32 | 17:57 | Leven Road (adj Carpet Shop) | Innerleven Church (adj) | Methilhill |
| 43 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~40 min | 9 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 09:40 | 17:44 | Windygates Cross (Northbound) | Toll Bar (NE Bound) | Kennoway, Leven & Buckhaven |
| 49 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~13 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 16 | 05:32 | 00:02 | Leven Road (adj Carpet Shop) | Toll Bar (SW Bound) | Methilhill |
| 44A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~11 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 16 | 19:05 | 01:05 | Leven Road (adj Carpet Shop) | Innerleven Church (adj) | Methilhill |
| 47A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~22 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 20:15 | 00:15 | Cameron Bridge Rail Station | Bus Depot (adj) | Leven |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · M4A, 44B, SH5, M4B, 41A
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4A | Moffat & Williamson | ~14 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 06:00 | 06:44 | Leven Road (adj Carpet Shop) | Toll Bar (SW Bound) | Methilhill & Buckhaven |
| 44B | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~16 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:52 | 16:52 | Leven Road (adj Carpet Shop) | Barrie Street (adj) | Methilhill & Buckhaven |
| SH5 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:55 | 07:55 | Leven Road (adj Carpet Shop) | Barrie Street (opp) | Leven |
| M4B | Moffat & Williamson | ~32 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 06:56 | 06:56 | Leven Road (adj Carpet Shop) | Bus Depot (adj) | Leven |
| 41A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~11 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 00:04 | 00:04 | Leven Road (adj Carpet Shop) | Innerleven Church (adj) | Methilhill |
Times are for the first boarding point in Windygates 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, 43A bus, 18 bus, 44 bus, 43 bus, 49 bus, 44A bus or 47A bus timetable.
Fares from Windygates to Methil
- £3.70 adult single on the 43A, 43, 44A, 47A and 44B (Stagecoach East Scotland)
- £2.90 adult single on the 44 and 49 (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 Windygates to Methil?
13 routes run directly from Windygates to Methil: the M4 (Moffat & Williamson), the 43A (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 18 (Bay Travel), the 44 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 43 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 49 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 44A (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 47A (Stagecoach East Scotland), the M4A (Moffat & Williamson), the 44B (Stagecoach East Scotland), the SH5 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the M4B (Moffat & Williamson), the 41A (Stagecoach East Scotland). The most frequent is the M4, 11 times each weekday — board at Leven Road (adj Carpet Shop) and get off at Bus Depot (adj), about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Windygates to Methil?
Between 11 minutes on the 18 and 40 on the 43, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Leven on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Windygates to Methil?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:32 and the last around 01:05 — and night services 47A and 41A run 20:15–00:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Windygates to Methil?
Adult singles from Windygates to Methil: £3.70 on the 43A, 43, 44A, 47A and 44B (Stagecoach East Scotland); £2.90 on the 44 and 49 (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.