40 Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay ↔ Dundee City Centre Bus Station
Operated by Stagecoach East Scotland. First bus 06:25, last bus 20:35. 30 journeys on weekdays.
💷 The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Stagecoach East Scotland sets the fares on the 40. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card. Who travels free →
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
towards Dundee City Centre Bus Station · Monday to Friday towards Dundee City Centre Bus Station · Saturday towards Dundee City Centre Bus Station · Sunday towards Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay · Monday to Friday towards Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay · Saturday towards Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay · Sunday
| Bus Station (Stance 4) | 06:25 | 07:25 | 08:00 | 08:22 | 09:22 | 10:22 | 11:22 | 12:22 | 13:22 | 14:22 | 15:22 | 16:22 | 17:22 | 18:22 | 19:25 |
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| Glenrothes Hospital (adj) | · | · | · | 08:28 | 09:28 | 10:28 | 11:28 | 12:28 | 13:28 | 14:28 | 15:28 | 16:28 | 17:28 | 18:28 | · |
| Fire Station (adj) | 06:32 | 07:32 | 08:06 | 08:32 | 09:32 | 10:32 | 11:32 | 12:32 | 13:32 | 14:32 | 15:32 | 16:32 | 17:32 | 18:32 | 19:32 |
| Railway Station (opp) | 06:44 | 07:44 | 08:18 | 08:44 | 09:44 | 10:44 | 11:44 | 12:44 | 13:44 | 14:44 | 15:44 | 16:44 | 17:44 | 18:44 | 19:44 |
| Elmwood College (adj) | 06:54 | 07:54 | 08:28 | 08:54 | 09:54 | 10:54 | 11:54 | 12:54 | 13:54 | 14:54 | 15:54 | 16:54 | 17:54 | 18:54 | 19:54 |
| Railway Station (opp) | 07:04 | 08:04 | · | 09:04 | 10:04 | 11:04 | 12:04 | 13:04 | 14:04 | 15:04 | 16:04 | 17:04 | 18:04 | 19:04 | 20:04 |
| Pitcairn Park (opp) | 07:10 | 08:10 | · | 09:10 | 10:10 | 11:10 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 14:10 | 15:10 | 16:10 | 17:10 | 18:10 | 19:10 | 20:10 |
| Post Office (adj) | 07:14 | 08:14 | · | 09:14 | 10:14 | 11:14 | 12:14 | 13:14 | 14:14 | 15:14 | 16:14 | 17:14 | 18:14 | 19:14 | 20:14 |
| Bus Station | 07:29 | 08:29 | · | 09:29 | 10:29 | 11:29 | 12:29 | 13:29 | 14:29 | 15:29 | 16:29 | 17:29 | 18:29 | 19:29 | 20:29 |
Route map
All stops on route 40
40 towards Dundee City Centre Bus Station
- Bus Station (Stance 4) Glenrothes
- St Columba's Church (opp) Auchmuty
- Rothesay House (opp) Glenrothes
- Riverside Park (adj) Glenrothes
- Lodge Rise (opp) Glenrothes
- Aspen Avenue (adj) Cadham
- Glenrothes Hospital (adj) Cadham
- Aspen Avenue (opp) Cadham
- Huntsmans Road (N-Bound) Cadham
- Fire Station (adj) Cadham
- Julian Road (opp) Cadham
- Kilmichael Road - North (opp) Balfarg
- Kilmichael Road - South (opp) Balfarg
- Gilvenbank Park (adj) Cadham
- Gateside Cottages (adj) Glenrothes
- Channelhall (opp) Freuchie
- Road End (adj) Freuchie
- Riggs Farm (adj) Freuchie
- Hill Street (adj 56) Ladybank
- Railway Station (opp) Ladybank
- Church Street (adj) Ladybank
- Beech Avenue (adj) Ladybank
- Pine Lodge (Opp) Ladybank
- Annsmuir Caravan Park (Opp) Ladybank
- Edensmuir Forest (Northbound) Ladybank
- Roundabout (adj) Ladybank
- Post Office (opp) Bow of Fife
- Scottish Deer Centre (opp) Bow of Fife
- Uthrogle Mills (opp) Stratheden
- Hammerhead toll (Eastbound) Springfield
- Hangman's Lane (opp) Stratheden
- Elmwood College (adj) Cupar
- The Drum (opp) Cupar
- West Park Road (opp) Cupar
- West Port (Eastbound) Cupar
- St Columbas Primary School (adj) Cupar
- Provost Wynd (opp) Cupar
- Crossgate (Stance A) Cupar
- Railway Station (opp) Cupar
- Bowling Green Road (adj) Cupar
- Thomastoun Drive (opp) Cupar
- Trading Estate (opp) Cupar
- Foxton Farm Road End (adj) Cupar
- Pitcairn Park (opp) Dairsie
- Primary School (adj) Dairsie
- Pittormie Farm (adj) Dairsie
- Hayston Farm (adj) Balmullo
- Lucklaw Road (adj) Balmullo
- Post Office (adj) Balmullo
- Brackmont Mill (adj) St Michaels
- Dundee Road (Northbound) St Michaels
- National Golf Centre (opp) Drumoig
- Inn (adj) Pickletillem
- Garage (adj) Newport-on-Tay
- Forgan Roundabout (Northbound) Newport-on-Tay
- Bus Station Dundee City Centre
40 towards Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay
- Seagate Bus Station (Stance 3) Dundee City Centre
- Forgan Roundabout (Southbound) Newport-on-Tay
- Garage (opp) Newport-on-Tay
- National Golf Centre (adj) Drumoig
- Inn (opp) Pickletillem
- St Michaels Inn (Opp) St Michaels
- Brackmont Mill (opp) St Michaels
- Lucklaw Road (opp) Balmullo
- Post Office (opp) Balmullo
- Hayston Farm (opp) Balmullo
- Pittormie Farm (opp) Dairsie
- Pitcairn Park (adj) Dairsie
- Primary School (opp) Dairsie
- Foxton Farm Road End (opp) Cupar
- Trading Estate (adj) Cupar
- Bowling Green Road (opp) Cupar
- Thomastoun Drive (adj) Cupar
- Railway Station (adj) Cupar
- Crossgate (Stance C) Cupar
- Provost Wynd (adj) Cupar
- West Port (Westbound) Cupar
- West Park Road (adj) Cupar
- Elmwood College (opp) Cupar
- The Drum (adj) Cupar
- Hangman's Lane (adj) Stratheden
- Uthrogle Mills (adj) Stratheden
- Hammerhead Toll (Westbound) Springfield
- Scottish Deer Centre (Adj) Bow of Fife
- Letham Road End (Westbound) Bow of Fife
- Roundabout (Westbound) Ladybank
- Edensmuir Forest (Southbound) Ladybank
- Annsmuir Caravan Park (Adj) Ladybank
- Pine Lodge (Adj) Ladybank
- Beech Avenue (opp) Ladybank
- Hill Street (adj) Ladybank
- Railway Station (adj) Ladybank
- Church Street (opp) Ladybank
- Riggs Farm (opp) Freuchie
- Road End (Southbound) Freuchie
- Kirkforthar Feus (adj) Glenrothes
- Gateside Cottages (opp) Glenrothes
- Kilmichael Road - North (adj) Balfarg
- Kilmichael Road - South (adj) Balfarg
- Gilvenbank Park (opp) Cadham
- Fire Station (opp) Cadham
- Julian Road (adj) Cadham
- Huntsmans Road (S-Bound) Cadham
- Aspen Avenue (adj) Cadham
- Aspen Avenue (opp) Cadham
- Glenrothes Hospital (adj) Cadham
- Lodge Rise (adj) Glenrothes
- Riverside Park (opp) Glenrothes
- Rothesay House (adj) Glenrothes
- St Columba's Church (adj) Auchmuty
- Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 1-8) Glenrothes
Service history & registered changes
- ✏️ Changed effective 30 Aug 2026 St Stephens Street, Norwich → Halesworth / Bungay, St Johns Road layby
- 🆕 Registered effective 31 May 2026 Operating between St Stephens Street, Norwich and Halesworth / Bungay, St Johns Road layby given service number 40 / 40A / X41 / 41A / 41 effective from 31 May 2026. To amend Route and Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 2 Nov 2025 Operating between Preston Bus Station and Morecambe Bus Station given service number 40 / 41 / 40C effective from 02 November 2025. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 2 Nov 2025 Operating between St Stephens Street, Norwich and Halesworth/Bungay, St Johns Road layby given service number 40 / 40A / X41 / 41A / 41 effective from 02 November 2025. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
GlenrothesCuparDundee City CentreNewport-on-TayAuchmutyLadybankCadhamSpringfieldBalmulloFreuchieBalfargStratheden
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 40 bus?
The first 40 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:25 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 40 bus?
The last 40 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 20:35. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 40 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Stagecoach East Scotland sets the fares on the 40. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 40 bus?
The 40 is operated by Stagecoach East Scotland.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.