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 Cameron Bridge station. Next, take the 49 bus from Cameron Bridge Rail Station, Windygates station to Bayview Bar, Methil station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The bus and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Methil on the Moovit app.

108min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 4949
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
    Cameron Bridge
    82 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cameron Bridge Rail Station, Windygates
    ID 6500K1615
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Leven
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bayview Bar, Methil
    ID 6500K0518
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Methil
    Walk to
    Methil
    Bowling Green Street
    200 m • 3 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 66.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 108 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.

Bus And Train timetable from Edinburgh to Methil

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 49.

  • 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 48 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Methil?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Cameron Bridge station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Cameron Bridge Rail Station, Windygates station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Cameron Bridge Rail Station, Windygates 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 48 min.

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

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Cameron Bridge station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

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

    Get off the train at the Cameron Bridge Rail Station, Windygates stop, which is closest to Methil in Buckhaven, Methil, Methilhill.

  • When is the first train from Edinburgh to Methil?

    The first train from Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Methil in Buckhaven, Methil, Methilhill is ScotRail. It leaves the Edinburgh station at 07:00.

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