There are 6 ways to get from Methil to Edinburgh by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Park & Ride
best- Take the bus from South Grove to Park & Ride Arrival Baybus X61
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Princes Streetbus X59 / ...
1h 32m£7–14Bus, train
- Take the bus from Woodlands Nursery to Bus Stationbus X58
- Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
1h 32m£7–79Drive 34.9 mi
- Drive from Methil to Edinburghcar 34.9 mi
47 min£9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Methil to Edinburghtaxi 34.9 mi
47 min£100–130Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Ex-Servicemen's Club to Bus Stationbus 46 / ...
- Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
1h 32m£7–79Bus
- Take the bus from Ex-Servicemen's Club to Bus Stationbus 46 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X58
2h 2m£7–10
Methil to Edinburgh by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Methil to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £6 - £10 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Methil to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £8 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Methil to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from South Grove and arriving at Princes Street via Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Methil and Edinburgh is 38 miles. The road distance is 35.1 miles.
The best way to get from Methil to Edinburgh without a car is to bus via Park & Ride which takes 1h 32m and costs £6 - £14.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Methil to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Methil to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from South Grove station.
Methil to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Park & Ride Arrival Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Methil to Edinburgh is 35 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Methil to Edinburgh.
There are 2451+ hotels available in Edinburgh.
What companies run services between Methil, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
You can take a bus from South Grove to Princes Street via Park & Ride Arrival Bay and Park & Ride in around 1h 32m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–12
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–12
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £220–260
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from South Grove to Park & Ride Arrival Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Park & Ride to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Woodlands Nursery to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Ex-Servicemen's Club to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Park & Ride to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- £100–130
United Radio Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1592 752 327
- Website
- unitedradiocabs.co.uk
Markinch Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1592 756 550
- Website
- markinchcabs.co.uk
Glenrothes Town Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1592 751 111
- Website
- glenrothestowncabs.co.uk
Glenrothes Taxi Centre
- Phone
- +44 1592 743 743
Eco Friendly Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1592 363 636
Raith Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1592 261 262
Kirkcaldy Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1592 654 321
- Website
- kirkcaldycabs.co.uk
JJ Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1592 50 50 50
- Website
- jjtaxiskirkcaldy.co.uk
Helen's Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1592 646 400
Starfish Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7790 021000
- Website
- starfish-taxis.com
Aly's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1334 657 885
A& J Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1334 654 049
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