There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Methil by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
1h 21m£22–32Line 787 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal to Park & Ridebus 787
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Memorial Courtbus X61
1h 33m£9–14Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Methil33.5 mi
40 minDrive 33.5 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Methilcar 33.5 mi
40 min£9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Methiltaxi 33.5 mi
40 min£70–90Line 747 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Terminal to Park & Ride Arrival Baybus 747
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Memorial Courtbus X61
1h 50m£10–14
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Methil by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Methil is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Methil is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £8 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Methil. However, there are services departing from Terminal and arriving at Memorial Court via Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Methil. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Leven via Edinburgh Gateway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Methil is 31 miles. The road distance is 33.7 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Methil without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £21 - £35.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Methil, including transfers.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Methil bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Terminal station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Methil train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Gateway station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Methil is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £21 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 787 bus and bus, which costs £9 - £14 and takes 1h 33m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Methil, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Gateway to Leven hourly. Tickets cost £12–23 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal to Memorial Court via Park & Ride in around 1h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Gateway to Leven
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Terminal to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Park & Ride to Memorial Court
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Terminal to Park & Ride Arrival Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Park & Ride to Memorial Court
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Methil
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- £70–90
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Methil bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Park & Ride station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Methil train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Leven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Methil is 34 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Methil.
There are 1424+ hotels available in Methil.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Methil. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.