There are 5 ways to get from Methil to Perth by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Leven to Kirkcaldytrain Leven - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth
1h 49m£17–33Drive 26.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Methil to Perthcar 26.2 mi
38 min£7–10Bus
- Take the bus from South Grove to Park & Ride Arrival Baybus X61
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Canal Streetbus X56
2h 19m£8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Methil to Perthtaxi 26.2 mi
38 min£55–70Bus, train
- Take the bus from South Grove to St Brycedale Roadbus X61
- Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth
1h 58m£16–29
Methil to Perth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Methil to Perth is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Methil to Perth is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £6 - £10.
No, there is no direct bus from Methil to Perth. However, there are services departing from South Grove and arriving at Canal Street via Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Methil to Perth. However, there are services departing from Leven and arriving at Perth via Kirkcaldy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Methil and Perth is 41 miles. The road distance is 26.4 miles.
The best way to get from Methil to Perth without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £17 - £35.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Methil to Perth, including transfers.
Methil to Perth bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from South Grove station.
Methil to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Leven station.
The best way to get from Methil to Perth is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £17 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £11 and takes 2h 19m.
What companies run services between Methil, Scotland and Perth, Scotland?
You can take a train from Leven to Perth via Kirkcaldy in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Grove to Canal Street via Park & Ride Arrival Bay and Park & Ride in around 2h 19m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Leven to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Kirkcaldy to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Park & Ride to Canal Street
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from South Grove to St Brycedale Road
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- £55–70
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 Perth bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Park & Ride Arrival Bay station.
Methil to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Methil to Perth is 26 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Methil to Perth.
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