Bus from Woodside (Glenrothes) to Markinch
7 direct routes · 8–17 min · first bus 05:26, last bus 00:44 (weekdays); night service 43 runs at 00:15.
Next buses to Markinch as of 09:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Woodside, 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 | ~9 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:26 | 18:34 | Woodside Inn (opp) | Railway Station (adj) | Coaltown of Balgonie |
| 44A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~8 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 16 | 18:44 | 00:44 | Woodside Inn (opp) | Railway Station (adj) | Coaltown of Balgonie |
| 5A | Moffat & Williamson | ~17 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 09:25 | 14:25 | Carleton Primary School (opp) | Railway Station (adj) | — |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 43, M4A, SP3, M4B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~9 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 00:15 | 00:15 | Woodside Inn (opp) | Railway Station (adj) | Coaltown of Balgonie |
| M4A | Moffat & Williamson | ~9 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 05:26 | 05:26 | Woodside Inn (opp) | Railway Station (adj) | Coaltown of Balgonie |
| SP3 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:19 | 15:19 | St Margaret's Church (opp) | Railway Station (adj) | — |
| M4B | Moffat & Williamson | ~9 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 06:26 | 06:26 | Woodside Inn (opp) | Railway Station (adj) | Coaltown of Balgonie |
Times are for the first boarding point in Woodside 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, 44A bus, 5A bus, 43 bus or SP3 bus timetable.
Fares from Woodside 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 Woodside to Markinch?
7 routes run directly from Woodside to Markinch: the M4 (Moffat & Williamson), the 44A (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 5A (Moffat & Williamson), the 43 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the M4A (Moffat & Williamson), the SP3 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the M4B (Moffat & Williamson). The most frequent is the M4, 12 times each weekday — board at Woodside Inn (opp) and get off at Railway Station (adj), about 9 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Woodside to Markinch?
Between 8 minutes on the 44A and 17 on the 5A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Coaltown of Balgonie on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Woodside to Markinch?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:26 and the last around 00:44 — and night service 43 runs at 00:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Woodside to Markinch?
Adult singles from Woodside to Markinch: £2.30 on the 44A and 43 (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.