LA5 Buckhaven to Leven via Methil, Mountfleurie

Operated by Stagecoach East Scotland. First bus 08:14, last bus 15:20. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.

No buses on this route this week. It next runs on Monday, 26 October 2026, and the timetable below is for the week beginning then — school-holiday, seasonal and event services often pause like this. Check with the operator before travelling.

Timetable

Ends at Leven Levenbank Drive · Monday to Thursday · 1 journey
Stop 15:20
Levenmouth Academy (Arrival Bay) 15:20
Levenmouth Academy (Stance 5) 15:35
Innerleven Church (adj) 15:40
Midlaw Crescent (adj) 15:47
Turpie Road Turning Circle (adj) 15:53
Levenbank Drive (adj) 15:56

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.

The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Stagecoach East Scotland sets the fares on the LA5. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card. Who travels free →

Tickets on the LA5

Stagecoach East Scotland publishes singles, day returns, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children, young people and students.

NightRider · Jobseeker Single · Angus Adult DayRider · Angus Child DayRider · Angus Group DayRider · Leven Adult DayRider · Leven Child DayRider · Leven Group DayRider

…and 112 more tickets on this route.

Ticket types come from Stagecoach East Scotland's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 8 October 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Stagecoach East Scotland.

Christmas & bank holidays

These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Stagecoach East Scotland before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and 4 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.

Route map

All stops on route LA5

LA5 towards Leven

All 21 stops
  1. Levenmouth Academy (Arrival Bay) Buckhaven
  2. Levenmouth Academy (Stance 5) Buckhaven
  3. Methilhaven Home (adj) Buckhaven
  4. Toll Avenue (Adj) Buckhaven
  5. Toll Bar (NE Bound) Methil
  6. Woodlands Nursery (adj) Methil
  7. Kirkland Gardens (adj) Methil
  8. Innerleven Church (adj) Methil
  9. Bawbee Bridge (adj) Aberhill
  10. Sainsburys Supermarket (adj) Leven
  11. Co-op Supermarket (opp) Leven
  12. Midlaw Crescent (adj) Mountfleurie
  13. Lawrence Drive (Opp) Mountfleurie
  14. Addison Crescent (Opp) Mountfleurie
  15. Christie Avenue (opp) Mountfleurie
  16. Graham Crescent (Adj) Mountfleurie
  17. Windygates Road (adj) Mountfleurie
  18. Turpie Road Turning Circle (adj) Leven
  19. Gardiner Crescent (Opp) Mountfleurie
  20. Windygates Road (opp) Mountfleurie
  21. Levenbank Drive (adj) Leven

LA5 towards Buckhaven

All 23 stops
  1. Levenbank Drive (opp) Leven
  2. Windygates Road (adj) Mountfleurie
  3. Turpie Road Turning Circle (adj) Leven
  4. Gardiner Crescent (Opp) Mountfleurie
  5. Windygates Road (opp) Mountfleurie
  6. Diageo (adj) Leven
  7. Graham Avenue (opp) Mountfleurie
  8. Graham Crescent (opp) Leven
  9. Mountfleurie Primary School (adj) Mountfleurie
  10. Addison Crescent (adj) Mountfleurie
  11. Lawrence Drive (adj) Mountfleurie
  12. Co-op Supermarket (adj) Leven
  13. Bawbee Bridge (Westbound) Aberhill
  14. Methilhaven Road (Westbound) Aberhill
  15. Bus Depot (adj) Aberhill
  16. Innerleven Church (opp) Methil
  17. Kirkland Gardens (opp) Methil
  18. Woodlands Nursery (opp) Methil
  19. The Big Tree (opp) Methil
  20. Toll Bar (SW Bound) Methil
  21. Toll Avenue (opp) Buckhaven
  22. Methilhaven Home (opp) Buckhaven
  23. Levenmouth Academy (Arrival Bay) Buckhaven

Service registration & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PM0000004/816 · Changes in Fife Council · All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

LevenMethilBuckhavenMountfleurieAberhill

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first LA5 bus?

The first LA5 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:14 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last LA5 bus?

The last LA5 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:20. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the LA5 bus cost?

The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Stagecoach East Scotland sets the fares on the LA5. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.

Who runs the LA5 bus?

The LA5 is operated by Stagecoach East Scotland.

Timetable data from Stagecoach East Scotland via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PM0000004/816. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.