The average bus between Edinburgh and Rothes Station takes 8h 39m and the fastest bus takes 6h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Rothes Station. 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 4 hours between Edinburgh and Rothes Station. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Rothes Station at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stance 5 and take an average of 8h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Rothes Station? 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 Edinburgh to Rothes Station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Rothes Station station via Bus Station Stance 3 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
Edinburgh to Rothes Station bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Rothes Station bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
The distance between Edinburgh and Rothes Station is 175.3 km. The road distance is 341 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £15–26 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.