There are 4 ways to get from Methil to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Leven to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Leven - Edinburgh
1h 20m£16–30Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Grove to Park & Ride Arrival Baybus X61
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Princes Streetbus X59 / ...
1h 31m£7–10Drive 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£100–130
Methil to Edinburgh by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Methil to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £6 - £10 and takes 1h 31m.
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 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leven and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.
The distance between Methil and Edinburgh is 37 miles. The road distance is 35.1 miles.
The best way to get from Methil to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £16 - £30.
The train from Leven to Edinburgh Waverley takes 1h 20m including transfers and departs hourly.
Methil to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from South Grove station.
Methil to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Leven station.
The best way to get from Methil to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £16 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £10 and takes 1h 31m.
What companies run services between Methil, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Leven to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £16–30 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Grove to Princes Street via Park & Ride Arrival Bay and Park & Ride in around 1h 31m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Leven to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- 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 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Methil to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Park & Ride Arrival Bay station.
Methil to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Methil to Edinburgh is 35 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Methil to Edinburgh.
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