There are 6 ways to get from Perth to Methil by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Perth to Kirkcaldytrain Perth - Edinburgh
- Take the bus from St Brycedale Road to Memorial Courtbus X61
1h 30m£15–24Drive 26.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Perth to Methilcar 26.4 mi
39 min£7–10Bus via Seagate Bus Station
- Take the bus from South Street to Seagate Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to National Courtbus 46
2h 33m£10–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Perth to Methiltaxi 26.4 mi
39 min£110–140Train
- Take the train from Perth to Kirkcaldytrain Perth - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
1h 45m£15–25Bus
- Take the bus from Scott Street to Westcroft Waybus X56
- Take the bus from Westcroft Way to Kirkland Walk - Eastbus 18
3h 15m
Perth to Methil by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Perth to Methil is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 39 min.
The fastest way to get from Perth to Methil is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £6 - £10.
No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Methil. However, there are services departing from South Street and arriving at National Court via Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
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 45m.
The distance between Perth and Methil is 39 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 30m and costs £14 - £25.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Perth to Methil, including transfers.
Perth to Methil bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from South 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 via Seagate Bus Station which takes 2h 33m and costs £10 - £17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £14 - £26 and takes 1h 45m.
What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Methil, Scotland?
You can take a bus from South Street to National Court via Seagate Bus Station in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth to Leven via Kirkcaldy in around 1h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kirkcaldy to Leven
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- ScotRail
Bus from St Brycedale Road to Memorial Court
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to National Court
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from South Street to Seagate Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from South Street to Seagate Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £4–8
Bus from Scott Street to Westcroft Way
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Dochertys Midland Coaches
- Phone
- +44 1383 516161
- Website
- Bay Travel
Bus from Westcroft Way to Kirkland Walk - East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Bay Travel
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- £110–140
A&B Taxus
- Phone
- +44 1738 446 688
- Website
- abtaxisperth.co.uk
Ace Taxis Perth
- Phone
- +44 1738 444 000
- Website
- acetaxisperth.co.uk
Perth Radio Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1738 580 058
- Website
- perthradiotaxis.co.uk
Scone Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7941 640 019
Thistle Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1738 441 122
- Website
- thistletaxis.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
Perth to Methil bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Seagate Bus 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 39 min to drive from Perth to Methil.
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