There are 6 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 50m£15–26Drive 26.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Methil to Perthcar 26.2 mi
39 min£7–10Bus via Seagate Bus Station
- Take the bus from National Court to Bus Stationbus 46
- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Canal Streetbus M8 / ...
2h 6m£11–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Methil to Perthtaxi 26.2 mi
39 min£110–140Bus, train
- Take the bus from South Grove to St Brycedale Roadbus X61
- Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth
1h 59m£15–24Bus
- Take the bus from South Grove to Park & Ridebus X61
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Canal Streetbus X56
2h 49m
Methil to Perth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Methil to Perth is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 39 min.
The fastest way to get from Methil to Perth is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £6 - £10.
No, there is no direct bus from Methil to Perth. However, there are services departing from National Court and arriving at Canal Street via Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
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 50m.
The distance between Methil and Perth is 40 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 50m and costs £15 - £26.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Methil to Perth, including transfers.
Methil to Perth bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from National Court 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 50m and costs £15 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus via Seagate Bus Station, which costs £10 - £17 and takes 2h 6m.
What companies run services between Methil, Scotland and Perth, Scotland?
You can take a train from Leven to Perth via Kirkcaldy in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Court to Canal Street via Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station in around 2h 6m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Leven to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kirkcaldy to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kirkcaldy to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from National Court to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Canal Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from South Grove to St Brycedale Road
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from South Grove to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Canal Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £4–8
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Canal Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- 01764 662218
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dochertys Midland Coaches
Bus from Park & Ride to Canal Street
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Dochertys Midland Coaches
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- £110–140
Markinch Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1592 756 550
- Website
- markinchcabs.co.uk
United Radio Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1592 752 327
- Website
- unitedradiocabs.co.uk
Eco Friendly Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1592 363 636
Glenrothes Taxi Centre
- Phone
- +44 1592 743 743
Glenrothes Town Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1592 751 111
- Website
- glenrothestowncabs.co.uk
Helen's Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1592 646 400
JJ Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1592 50 50 50
- Website
- jjtaxiskirkcaldy.co.uk
Kirkcaldy Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1592 654 321
- Website
- kirkcaldycabs.co.uk
Raith Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1592 261 262
A& J Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1334 654 049
Aly's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1334 657 885
Starfish Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7790 021000
- Website
- starfish-taxis.com
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Methil to Perth bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus 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 39 min to drive from Methil to Perth.
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