How to get from Glenrothes to Falkirk by bus?

From Glenrothes to Falkirk by bus

To get from Glenrothes to Falkirk you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X24 bus from Bus Station, Glenrothes station to North Approach Road, Kincardine station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X24 bus and finally take the 2 bus from Old Denny Road, Larbert station to Versalis, Grangemouth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The bus schedule from Glenrothes may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Falkirk on the Moovit app.

181min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X24X24
Bus - X24X24
Bus - 22
Walk to Falkirk
Leaves from Bus Station, Glenrothes

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Glenrothes
    ID 6500K1206
    480 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - X24X24
    Wait for bus
    X24
    Kincardine
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Approach Road, Kincardine
    ID 6500D1049
    71 min
  • 4
    Bus - X24X24
    Wait for bus
    X24
    Glasgow
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Denny Road, Larbert
    ID 66903622003
    15 min
  • 6
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Boness
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Versalis, Grangemouth
    ID 66902220808
    62 min
  • 8
    Walk to Falkirk
    Walk to
    Falkirk
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Glenrothes to Falkirk by bus via X59, X59 and X38

To get from Glenrothes to Falkirk you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X59 bus from Bus Station, Glenrothes station to Park & Ride Arrival Bay, Halbeath station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X59 bus and finally take the X38 bus from Shandwick Place, Edinburgh West End station to Nicolton Road, Polmont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min. The bus schedule from Glenrothes may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Falkirk on the Moovit app.

188min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X59X59
Bus - X59X59
Bus - X38X38
Walk to Falkirk
Leaves from Bus Station, Glenrothes

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Glenrothes
    ID 6500K1206
    480 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - X59X59
    Wait for bus
    X59
    Halbeath
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park & Ride Arrival Bay, Halbeath
    ID 6500D9321
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park & Ride, Halbeath
    ID 6500D1704
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X59X59
    Wait for bus
    X59
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queensferry Street, Edinburgh West End
    ID 6200205203
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shandwick Place, Edinburgh West End
    ID 6200246885
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - X38X38
    Wait for bus
    X38
    Falkirk
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nicolton Road, Polmont
    ID 66902530029
    66 min
  • 10
    Walk to Falkirk
    Walk to
    Falkirk
    3.55 km • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Glenrothes to Falkirk

The distance between Glenrothes and Falkirk is approximately 78.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 181 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glenrothes to Falkirk by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Falkirk – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Glenrothes to Falkirk

To check the bus schedule from Glenrothes to Falkirk using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Glenrothes) and destination (Falkirk), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Glenrothes to Falkirk by bus via X59, X59 and X38

To get from Glenrothes to Falkirk you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X59 bus from Bus Station, Glenrothes station to Park & Ride Arrival Bay, Halbeath station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X59 bus and finally take the X38 bus from Shandwick Place, Edinburgh West End station to Nicolton Road, Polmont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min. The bus schedule from Glenrothes may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Falkirk on the Moovit app.

188min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X59X59
Bus - X59X59
Bus - X38X38
Walk to Falkirk
Leaves from Bus Station, Glenrothes

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Glenrothes
    ID 6500K1206
    480 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - X59X59
    Wait for bus
    X59
    Halbeath
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park & Ride Arrival Bay, Halbeath
    ID 6500D9321
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park & Ride, Halbeath
    ID 6500D1704
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X59X59
    Wait for bus
    X59
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queensferry Street, Edinburgh West End
    ID 6200205203
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shandwick Place, Edinburgh West End
    ID 6200246885
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - X38X38
    Wait for bus
    X38
    Falkirk
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nicolton Road, Polmont
    ID 66902530029
    66 min
  • 10
    Walk to Falkirk
    Walk to
    Falkirk
    3.55 km • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Glenrothes to Falkirk?

    The fastest way takes 181 minutes, using Bus line X24, Bus line X24, Bus line 2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Glenrothes to Falkirk?

    The alternative route takes 188 minutes, using Bus line X59, Bus line X59, Bus line X38.

  • Is there a direct bus between Glenrothes and Falkirk?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 1 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Glenrothes to Falkirk?

    The X24 bus line goes from Bus Station, Glenrothes station near Glenrothes in Scotland to Kincardine station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Kincardine station near Falkirk.

  • How long does it take to travel from Glenrothes to Falkirk by bus?

    The total travel time between Glenrothes and Falkirk by bus is about 3 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Glenrothes to get to Falkirk?

    Get on the X24 bus from the Bus Station, Glenrothes stop near Glenrothes in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Glenrothes and Falkirk?

    Get off the bus at the Kincardine stop, which is closest to Falkirk.

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