There are 5 ways to get from Perth to Methil by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Perth to Kirkcaldytrain Perth - Edinburgh
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Memorial Courtbus 46 / ...
1h 29m£15–28Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Scott Street to Park & Ride Arrival Baybus X56
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Memorial Courtbus X61
2h 17m£7–11Drive 26.4 mi
- Drive from Perth to Methilcar 26.4 mi
38 min£7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Perth to Methiltaxi 26.4 mi
38 min£55–70Train
- Take the train from Perth to Kirkcaldytrain Perth - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
1h 46m£17–32
Perth to Methil by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perth to Methil is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Perth to Methil is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £6 - £10.
No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Methil. However, there are services departing from Scott Street and arriving at Memorial Court via Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Perth to Methil. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Leven via Kirkcaldy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
The distance between Perth and Methil is 40 miles. The road distance is 26.6 miles.
The best way to get from Perth to Methil without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 29m and costs £15 - £28.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Perth to Methil, including transfers.
Perth to Methil bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Scott Street station.
Perth to Methil train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
The best way to get from Perth to Methil is to bus which takes 2h 17m and costs £7 - £11. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 1h 46m.
What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Methil, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Scott Street to Memorial Court via Park & Ride Arrival Bay and Park & Ride in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth to Leven via Kirkcaldy in around 1h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Perth to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Kirkcaldy to Leven
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Memorial Court
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Scott Street to Park & Ride Arrival Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Park & Ride to Memorial Court
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- £55–70
Thistle Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1738 441 122
- Website
- thistletaxis.co.uk
Scone Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7941 640 019
Perth Radio Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1738 580 058
- Website
- perthradiotaxis.co.uk
Ace Taxis Perth
- Phone
- +44 1738 444 000
- Website
- acetaxisperth.co.uk
A&B Taxus
- Phone
- +44 1738 446 688
- Website
- abtaxisperth.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Perth to Methil bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Park & Ride Arrival Bay station.
Perth to Methil train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Methil is 27 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Perth to Methil.
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