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How to get fromEdinburgh to Rothesby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Rothes by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Aberdeen

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    6h 25m
    £69–170

  2. Bus via Aberdeen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Elgin stationbus bus Ember
    8h 3m
    £27–41

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
    6h 43m
    £44–77

  4. Drive 148.8 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Rothescar car 148.8 mi
    3h 6m
    £38–54

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain train Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
    2. Take the train from Dundee to Elgintrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    6h 40m
    £80–174

Edinburgh to Rothes by train and bus

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Rothes, Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glen Grant Distillery via Aberdeen, Elgin, Duff Avenue, and Bus Station in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £15–26 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.

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