There are 5 ways to get from Aberdeen to Methil by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldytrain Aberdeen - London Kings Cross / ...
2h 57m£26–72Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Kirkcaldybus Uk095
- Take the bus from Chapel Roundabout to Memorial Courtbus X61
4h 2m£15–24Bus via Dundee
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to National Courtbus 46
3h 39m£18–32Drive 88.7 mi
- Drive from Aberdeen to Methilcar 88.7 mi
1h 42m£22–32Train, line 46 bus
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Cupartrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the bus from Railway Station to National Courtbus 46
3h 20m£37–60
Aberdeen to Methil by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Methil is to bus which costs £15 - £24 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Methil is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Methil. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at National Court via Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Methil. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Leven via Kirkcaldy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Aberdeen and Methil is 112 miles. The road distance is 89.2 miles.
The best way to get from Aberdeen to Methil without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £26 - £75.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Aberdeen to Methil, including transfers.
Aberdeen to Methil bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Union Square Bus Station.
Aberdeen to Methil train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Aberdeen station.
The best way to get from Aberdeen to Methil is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £26 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus via Dundee, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 3h 39m.
What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Methil, Scotland?
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy 4 times a day. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to National Court via Seagate Bus Station in around 3h 39m.
Train from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Aberdeen to Cupar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
_(2).jpg "Train Exterior")
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Cupar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Seagate Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £12–24
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to National Court
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Railway Station to National Court
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Chapel Roundabout to Memorial Court
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Aberdeen to Methil bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Seagate Bus Station.
Aberdeen to Methil train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Methil is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Aberdeen to Methil.
There are 1394+ hotels available in Methil.