SP3 Rimbleton to Glenrothes via Auchmuty, Markinch

Operated by Stagecoach East Scotland. First bus 08:20, last bus 15:05. 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.

Wanted a different SP3? 1 other bus route is numbered SP3 elsewhere in the UK — see every SP3 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Glenrothes Balbirnie Mains · Monday to Friday · 1 journey
Stop 15:05
St Pauls Primary School Bus Bay (adj) 15:05
St Paul's Church (opp) 15:08
Rothesay House (opp) 15:12
Leven Mill (adj) 15:14
Bighty Avenue (Adj 36) 15:21
Alburne Crescent (opp) 15:23
Prestonhall Road (Opp) 15:24
Railway Station (adj) 15:28
Balbirnie Mains (adj) 15:36

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 SP3. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card. Who travels free →

Tickets on the SP3

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 SP3

SP3 towards Glenrothes

All 30 stops
  1. St Pauls Primary School Bus Bay (adj) Rimbleton
  2. Rimbleton Avenue (adj) Rimbleton
  3. Pinkerton Road (adj) Auchmuty
  4. Lindsay Place (adj) Glenrothes
  5. Warout Brae (adj) Auchmuty
  6. Taylor Drive (opp) Auchmuty
  7. St Paul's Church (opp) Auchmuty
  8. Queen Margaret Drive (adj) Auchmuty
  9. Thane Road (Adj) Auchmuty
  10. St Columba's Church (opp) Glenrothes
  11. Rothesay House (opp) Glenrothes
  12. Leven Mill (adj) Queensway
  13. Thane Road (Opp) Auchmuty
  14. Falcon Drive (adj) Auchmuty
  15. Poplar Road (opp) Auchmuty
  16. St Margaret's Church (opp) Woodside
  17. Carleton Primary School (opp) Woodside
  18. Bighty Avenue (Adj 36) Woodside
  19. The Lomond Centre (adj) Woodside
  20. Alburne Crescent (opp) Glenrothes
  21. Prestonhall Road (Opp) Markinch
  22. Prestonhall Drive (Opp) Markinch
  23. Sweetbank Drive (opp) Markinch
  24. War Memorial (opp) Markinch
  25. High Street (adj 42) Markinch
  26. Railway Station (adj) Markinch
  27. Bowling Green Road (adj) Markinch
  28. Balbirnie Street (adj) Markinch
  29. Hill Terrace (adj) Markinch
  30. Balbirnie Mains (adj) Glenrothes

SP3 towards Rimbleton

All 29 stops
  1. Balbirnie Mains (adj) Glenrothes
  2. Hill Terrace (opp) Markinch
  3. Commercial Street (adj 16) Markinch
  4. War Memorial (opp) Markinch
  5. High Street (adj 42) Markinch
  6. Railway Station (adj) Markinch
  7. Bowling Green Road (adj) Markinch
  8. Sweetbank Drive (adj) Markinch
  9. Prestonhall Road (Adj) Markinch
  10. Alburne Crescent (Adj) Glenrothes
  11. The Lomond Centre (opp) Woodside
  12. Bighty Avenue (Opp 36) Woodside
  13. Carleton Primary School (adj) Woodside
  14. St Margaret's Church (adj) Woodside
  15. Poplar Road (adj) Auchmuty
  16. Queen Margaret Drive (adj) Auchmuty
  17. Thane Road (Adj) Auchmuty
  18. St Columba's Church (opp) Glenrothes
  19. Rothesay House (opp) Glenrothes
  20. Leven Mill (adj) Queensway
  21. Thane Road (Opp) Auchmuty
  22. Falcon Drive (adj) Auchmuty
  23. St Paul's Church (adj) Auchmuty
  24. Taylor Drive (adj) Auchmuty
  25. Warout Brae (opp) Auchmuty
  26. Lindsay Place (opp) Glenrothes
  27. Pinkerton Road (opp) Auchmuty
  28. Rimbleton Avenue (opp) Rimbleton
  29. St Pauls Primary School Bus Bay (adj) Rimbleton

Service registration & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PM0000004/1098 · Changes in Fife Council · All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

GlenrothesMarkinchAuchmutyWoodsideRimbletonQueensway

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first SP3 bus?

The first SP3 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:20 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last SP3 bus?

The last SP3 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:05. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the SP3 bus cost?

The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Stagecoach East Scotland sets the fares on the SP3. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.

Who runs the SP3 bus?

The SP3 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 PM0000004/1098. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.