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

From Edinburgh to Methil by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Methil in Buckhaven, Methil, Methilhill, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Leven station. Next, take the 46 bus from Dubbieside, Lower Methil station to National Court, Lower Methil station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 4646
Walk to Methil
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Leven
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leven
    64 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dubbieside, Lower Methil
    ID 6500K0467
    310 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4646
    Wait for bus
    46
    Kirkcaldy
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    National Court, Lower Methil
    ID 6500K0509
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Methil
    Walk to
    Methil
    Bowling Green Street
    180 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Edinburgh to Methil by train

Take one direct train from Edinburgh to Methil in Buckhaven, Methil, Methilhill: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Leven station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min.

82min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Methil
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Leven
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leven
    64 min
  • 4
    Walk to Methil
    Walk to
    Methil
    Bowling Green Street
    1.33 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Methil

The distance between Edinburgh, Buckhaven, Methil, Methilhill and Methil, Buckhaven, Methil, Methilhill is approximately 58.52 km, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Buckhaven, Methil, Methilhill and the nearest public transport station is Waterloo Place, Edinburgh.

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
  • Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
  • Leith Street, Greenside

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 Ex-Servicemen's Club, Lower Methil.

Train stations close to Methil:

  • Cameron Bridge
  • Leven

Bus stations close to Methil:

  • Ex-Servicemen's Club, Lower Methil
  • National Court, Lower Methil
  • Fisher Street, Methil

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From Edinburgh to Methil by train

Take one direct train from Edinburgh to Methil in Buckhaven, Methil, Methilhill: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Leven station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min.

82min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Methil
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Leven
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leven
    64 min
  • 4
    Walk to Methil
    Walk to
    Methil
    Bowling Green Street
    1.33 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 46.

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

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Methil?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Methil?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Leven station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Leven station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Leven station near Methil in Buckhaven, Methil, Methilhill.

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

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and Methil in Buckhaven, Methil, Methilhill by train and bus is about 1 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Leven station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

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

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

  • When is the last train from Edinburgh to Methil?

    The last train from Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Methil in Buckhaven, Methil, Methilhill is the ScotRail line. It leaves the Edinburgh station at 23:05.

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