There are 5 ways to get from Aberdeen to Methil by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldytrain Aberdeen - London Kings Cross / ...
2h 55m£26–72Bus via Dundee
cheapest- Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus Ember
- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to National Courtbus 46
4h 3m£15–21Bus
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to National Courtbus 46
3h 41m£18–32Drive 88.7 mi
- Drive from Aberdeen to Methilcar 88.7 mi
1h 42m£22–32Train, line 46 bus
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Cupartrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the bus from Railway Station to National Courtbus 46
3h 20m£37–60
Aberdeen to Methil by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Methil is to bus via Dundee which costs £15 - £22 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Methil is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Methil. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at National Court via Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Methil. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Leven via Kirkcaldy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Aberdeen and Methil is 112 miles. The road distance is 89.2 miles.
The best way to get from Aberdeen to Methil without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £26 - £75.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Aberdeen to Methil, including transfers.
Aberdeen to Methil bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Union Square Bus Station.
Aberdeen to Methil train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Aberdeen station.
The best way to get from Aberdeen to Methil is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £26 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 3h 41m.
What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Methil, Scotland?
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy 4 times a day. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to National Court via Seagate Bus Station in around 3h 41m.
Train from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Aberdeen to Cupar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Cupar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Seagate Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £12–23
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- 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
Bus from Railway Station to National Court
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- 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
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Dundee Slessor Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Aberdeen to Methil bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Seagate Bus Station.
Aberdeen to Methil train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Methil is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Aberdeen to Methil.
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