The average bus between Glasgow and Rothes takes 8h 34m and the fastest bus takes 6h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Glasgow 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 5 times a day between Glasgow and Rothes. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Rothes at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stance 5 and take an average of 8h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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12h 59m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Rothes. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
Glasgow to Rothes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Glasgow to Rothes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
The distance between Glasgow and Rothes is 195.6 km. The road distance is 262 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £19–29 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route hourly.