How to get from Aberdeen to Methil by bus and train?

From Aberdeen to Methil by bus and train

To get from Aberdeen to Methil in Buckhaven, Methil, Methilhill, take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Aberdeen station to Markinch station. Next, take the 43 bus from Railway Station, Markinch station to Fisher Street, Methil station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min.

171min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 4343
Walk to Methil
Leaves from Aberdeen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aberdeen
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Markinch
    107 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Markinch
    ID 6500K0628
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Methil
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fisher Street, Methil
    ID 6500K1030
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to Methil
    Walk to
    Methil
    Bowling Green Street
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Aberdeen to Methil by bus and train via CROSSCOUNTRY and X61

To get from Aberdeen to Methil in Buckhaven, Methil, Methilhill, take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Aberdeen station to Kirkcaldy station. Next, take the X61 bus from St Brycedale Road, Kirkcaldy station to Memorial Court, Lower Methil station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min.

172min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - X61X61
Walk to Methil
Leaves from Aberdeen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aberdeen
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kirkcaldy
    116 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Brycedale Road, Kirkcaldy
    ID 6500K0306
    280 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - X61X61
    Wait for bus
    X61
    Leven
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Memorial Court, Lower Methil
    ID 6500K0507
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Methil
    Walk to
    Methil
    Bowling Green Street
    310 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Aberdeen to Methil

The distance between Aberdeen, Buckhaven, Methil, Methilhill and Methil, Buckhaven, Methil, Methilhill is approximately 171.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 171 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aberdeen to Methil by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Buckhaven, Methil, Methilhill – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Aberdeen

Aberdeen is located at Aberdeen, Buckhaven, Methil, Methilhill and the nearest public transport station is Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen.

Bus stations close to Aberdeen:

  • Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
  • Guild Street, Aberdeen
  • Crown Terrace, Aberdeen

Ferry stations close to Aberdeen:

  • Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen

Public transport stations close to Methil, Buckhaven, Methil, Methilhill

Methil is located at Bowling Green Street, Buckhaven, Methil, Methilhill and the nearest public transport station is Barrie Street, Methil.

Train stations close to Methil:

  • Leven
  • Cameron Bridge

Bus stations close to Methil:

  • Barrie Street, Methil
  • Argyll Bar, Methil
  • Bayview Crescent, Methil

Related Routes

Alternative route from Aberdeen to Methil by bus and train via CROSSCOUNTRY and X61

To get from Aberdeen to Methil in Buckhaven, Methil, Methilhill, take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Aberdeen station to Kirkcaldy station. Next, take the X61 bus from St Brycedale Road, Kirkcaldy station to Memorial Court, Lower Methil station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min.

172min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - X61X61
Walk to Methil
Leaves from Aberdeen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aberdeen
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kirkcaldy
    116 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Brycedale Road, Kirkcaldy
    ID 6500K0306
    280 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - X61X61
    Wait for bus
    X61
    Leven
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Memorial Court, Lower Methil
    ID 6500K0507
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Methil
    Walk to
    Methil
    Bowling Green Street
    310 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Methil?

    The fastest way takes 171 minutes, using Train line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 43.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Aberdeen to Methil?

    The alternative route takes 172 minutes, using Train line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line X61.

  • Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Methil?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 51 min.

  • Which train line goes from Aberdeen to Methil?

    The CROSSCOUNTRY train line goes from Plymouth station near Aberdeen in Scotland to Markinch station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Markinch station near Methil in Buckhaven, Methil, Methilhill.

  • How long does it take to travel from Aberdeen to Methil by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Aberdeen in Scotland and Methil in Buckhaven, Methil, Methilhill by train and bus is about 2 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Aberdeen to get to Methil?

    Get on the CROSSCOUNTRY train from the Plymouth station near Aberdeen in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Aberdeen and Methil?

    Get off the train at the Markinch stop, which is closest to Methil in Buckhaven, Methil, Methilhill.

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