The average bus between Banff and Rothes takes 4h 27m and the fastest bus takes 2h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Banff to Rothes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Banff and Rothes. The earliest departure is at 4:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Banff is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Rothes at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Shanks Lane and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Banff to Rothes? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Banff to Rothes. However, there are services departing from Banff station and arriving at Rothes station via Shanks Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Banff to Rothes bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from High Street station.
Banff to Rothes bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Banff and Rothes is 43.6 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a bus from High Street to Kirk Place via Shanks Lane and Bus Station in around 2h 56m.