What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Rothes?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Rothes is to car ferry and drive which costs £90 - £260 and takes 7h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Rothes?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Rothes is to fly and train which takes 5h 10m and costs £100 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Rothes?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Rothes. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Kirk Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Street, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.

How far is it from Belfast to Rothes?

The distance between Belfast and Rothes is 306 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Rothes without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Rothes without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 11h 55m and costs £140 - £310.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Rothes?

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Belfast to Rothes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Rothes bus from?

Belfast to Rothes bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Rothes bus arrive?

Belfast to Rothes bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Rothes?

There are 378+ hotels available in Rothes.

Belfast to Rothes - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Belfast to Rothes by plane, bus, car ferry, ferry, train, taxi, car, or busferry

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Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHD - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Reidhaven Square
5h 36m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHD - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgin
8h 54m
£61–249
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park and Ride
4. Take the bus from Perth Broxden Park And Ride to Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel
11h 55m
£147–308
Ferry, train, bus, taxi
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 51 to Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel
5. Take the taxi from Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel to Rothes
12h 29m
£213–459
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Rothes
7h 14m
£91–252
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BHD - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgin
5h 10m
£101–277
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgin
9h 24m
£61–209
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
12h 46m
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to ElginGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
12h 49m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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Distance: 304.4 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Rothes, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Rothes. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Airport Terminal Stance 1, take the bus to Reidhaven Square, take the line 10 bus to Bus Station, then take the line 36 bus to Kirk Place. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Rothes via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Stena Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Perth Broxden Park And Ride, Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel, MacKenzies Hotel, and The Square in around 11h 55m.

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