There are 4 ways to get from Dundee to Rothes by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dundee to Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
4h 15m£60–93Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Overgate to Union Square Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Huntlybus
- Take the bus from Deveron Way to Bus Stationbus M96
5h 26m£18–26Drive 104.5 mi
- Drive from Dundee to Rothescar 104.5 mi
2h 4m£26–38Train via Aberdeen
- Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
5h 15m£47–95
Dundee to Rothes by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Rothes is to bus which costs £18 - £26 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Dundee to Rothes is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundee to Rothes. However, there are services departing from Overgate and arriving at Kirk Place via Aberdeen Union Street, Deveron Way and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Rothes. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Elgin via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Dundee and Rothes is 153 miles. The road distance is 105.1 miles.
The best way to get from Dundee to Rothes without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £55 - £95.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Dundee to Rothes, including transfers.
Dundee to Rothes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.
Dundee to Rothes train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
The best way to get from Dundee to Rothes is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £26 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Rothes, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Dundee to Elgin twice daily. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Overgate to Kirk Place via Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen Union Street, Deveron Way, and Bus Station in around 5h 26m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Overgate to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Dundee to Rothes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.
Dundee to Rothes train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Elgin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Rothes is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Dundee to Rothes.
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