How far is it from Kirkcaldy to Buckhaven and Methil?

The distance between Kirkcaldy and Buckhaven and Methil is 8 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Kirkcaldy to Buckhaven and Methil?

The drive from Kirkcaldy to Buckhaven and Methil takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Kirkcaldy to Buckhaven and Methil?

The fastest route from Kirkcaldy to Buckhaven and Methil covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Buckhaven and Methil from Kirkcaldy?

Buckhaven and Methil lies roughly to the north-east of Kirkcaldy.

Are there charging stations between Kirkcaldy and Buckhaven and Methil?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Kirkcaldy to Buckhaven and Methil, including Queensgate, Glenrothes (120 kW); 86-88 Links Street, Kirkcaldy (50 kW); A92/M90 (Junction 3), Dunfermline (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 49.

Kirkcaldy Buckhaven and Methil

Distance: 8 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Kirkcaldy to Buckhaven and Methil takes about 15 min via A915. The distance is 8 mi. The straight-line distance is 7 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 8 mi

1 Depart left onto Victoria Road 1 mi
2 Continue straight onto Nairn Street 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Millie Street 1 mi
4 Turn left onto St Clair Street 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Rosslyn Street 1 mi
6 Enter rotary slightly left onto Randolph Road 1 mi
7 Exit rotary straight onto Randolph Road 1 mi
8 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Randolph Road 1 mi

9 At roundabout, take exit left onto Standing Stane Road 4 mi
10 Turn slightly right 73 yd
11 Turn right 1 mi
12 At end of road, turn left 148 yd
13 Turn right onto Station Road 114 yd
14 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Wellesley Road 18 yd
15 Exit roundabout left onto Wellesley Road 1 mi
16 Arrive left onto Wellesley Road

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The return trip from Buckhaven and Methil to Kirkcaldy covers roughly the same distance, 8 mi.

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Charging points along the way

49 chargers

Queensgate, GlenrothesQueensgate, Glenrothes, Scotland, KY7 5PY120 kW
86-88 Links Street, Kirkcaldy86-88 Links Street, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 1QL50 kW
A92/M90 (Junction 3), DunfermlineA92/M90 (Junction 3), Dunfermline, Fife, KY11 7EG50 kW
Bankhead Park, GlenrothesBankhead Park, Glenrothes, Fife, KY7 6GH50 kW
Blackwood Drive, GlenrothesBlackwood Drive, Glenrothes, KY7 6GH50 kW

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Buckhaven and Methil → Newburgh, Fife19 mi · 30 min Buckhaven and Methil → Milton of Balgonie5 mi · 10 min Buckhaven and Methil → South Parks8 mi · 15 min Buckhaven and Methil → Elie11 mi · 25 min Buckhaven and Methil → Pickletillum21 mi · 40 min Buckhaven and Methil → Charlottetown12 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 4 September 2026.

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How far is it from Kirkcaldy to Buckhaven and Methil?: The distance between Kirkcaldy and Buckhaven and Methil is 8 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkcaldy to Buckhaven and Methil?: The drive from Kirkcaldy to Buckhaven and Methil takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Kirkcaldy to Buckhaven and Methil?: The fastest route from Kirkcaldy to Buckhaven and Methil covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Buckhaven and Methil from Kirkcaldy?: Buckhaven and Methil lies roughly to the north-east of Kirkcaldy.
Are there charging stations between Kirkcaldy and Buckhaven and Methil?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Kirkcaldy to Buckhaven and Methil, including Queensgate, Glenrothes (120 kW); 86-88 Links Street, Kirkcaldy (50 kW); A92/M90 (Junction 3), Dunfermline (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 49.

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