There are 6 ways to get from Perth to Methil by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Perth to Kirkcaldytrain Perth - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
1h 45m£15–25Drive 26.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Perth to Methilcar 26.4 mi
39 min£7–10Train, line 46 bus
- Take the train from Perth to Kirkcaldytrain Perth - Edinburgh
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Memorial Courtbus 46 / ...
1h 49m£15–24Bus via Seagate Bus Station
- Take the bus from South Street to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to National Courtbus 46
2h 51m£10–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Perth to Methiltaxi 26.4 mi
39 min£110–140Bus
- 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
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 51m.
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 40 miles. The road distance is 26.6 miles.
The best way to get from Perth to Methil without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £15 - £26.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Perth to Methil, including transfers.
Perth to Methil bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, 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 train which takes 1h 45m and costs £15 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus via Seagate Bus Station, which costs £10 - £17 and takes 2h 51m.
What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Methil, Scotland?
You can take a train from Perth to Leven via Kirkcaldy in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Street to National Court via Seagate Bus Station in around 2h 51m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kirkcaldy to Leven
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Bus Station to Memorial Court
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to National Court
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from South Street to Seagate Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 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 South Street to Seagate Bus Station
- 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 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, 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.
There are 1392+ hotels available in Methil.