The average bus between Rothes and Edinburgh takes 7h 37m and the fastest bus takes 5h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rothes to Edinburgh. 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 Rothes and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rothes is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Duff Avenue and take an average of 7h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 8m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rothes to Edinburgh? 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 Rothes to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Rothes station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
Rothes to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Elgin station.
Rothes to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Queensferry Street station.
The distance between Rothes and Edinburgh is 175.1 km. The road distance is 335 km.
You can take a bus from Kirk Place to Queensferry Street via Duff Avenue, Elgin station, Inverness Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 6h 31m.