There are 3 ways to get from Aberdeen to Glenrothes by train, bus or car
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What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Glenrothes, Fife, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Aberdeen to Glenrothes hourly. Tickets cost $22 - $28 and the journey takes 1 h 9 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberdeen to Glenrothes via Seagate Bus Station and Dundee City Centre, Bus Station in around 3 h 40 min.

- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Aberdeen to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22 - $28
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $14 - $20
- Anytime Day Single
- $22 - $28

- Phone
- 0344 736 9123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Aberdeen to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 9 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45 - $75
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $30 - $50
- Anytime Single
- $45 - $75
- Off-Peak Single
- $35 - $55

- Website
- virgintrainseastcoast.com
Train from Aberdeen to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 13 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19 - $29
- Website
- virgintrainseastcoast.com
- 2nd Class
- $19 - $29
- 1st Class
- $35 - $55

- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Aberdeen, Music Hall (Huntly Street) to Seagate Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10 - $15
- Schedules at
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Dundee City Centre, Bus Station to Glenrothes, Bus Station Arrival Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5 - $7
- Schedules at
- stagecoachbus.com
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Aberdeen to Glenrothes?
The distance between Aberdeen and Glenrothes is 124 km. The road distance is 144 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Glenrothes?
The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Glenrothes is to bus which costs £11 - £16 and takes 3 h 40 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Glenrothes?
The quickest way to get from Aberdeen to Glenrothes is to drive which takes 1 h 37 min and costs £13 - £20.
Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Glenrothes?
No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen to Glenrothes. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen, Music Hall (Huntly Street) and arriving at Glenrothes, Bus Station Arrival Bay via Dundee City Centre, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 h 40 min.
How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Glenrothes?
It takes approximately 2 h 23 min to get from Aberdeen to Glenrothes, including transfers.