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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Rothes is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 6h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Rothes is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Rothes?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Rothes. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Kirk Place via Bus Station Stance 5, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Rothes?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Rothes. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Elgin via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Rothes?

The distance between Edinburgh and Rothes is 209 miles. The road distance is 150.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Rothes without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 45m and costs £50 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Edinburgh to Rothes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Rothes bus from?

Edinburgh to Rothes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Rothes train from?

Edinburgh to Rothes train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Rothes?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Rothes is to bus which takes 6h 43m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can train via Aberdeen, which costs £70 - £160 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Rothes bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Rothes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Edinburgh to Rothes train arrive?

Edinburgh to Rothes train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Rothes?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Rothes is 151 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Edinburgh to Rothes.

Where can I stay near Rothes?

There are 436+ hotels available in Rothes.

Edinburgh to Rothes - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Huntlytrain London Euston - Inverness
2. Take the bus from The Square to Bus Stationbus 10 / ...
5h 45m
£53–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
6h 43m
£30–63
Drive 149.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Rothescar 149.7 mi
3h 5m
£37–53
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
6h 27m
£71–157
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
2. Take the train from Dundee to Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
6h 39m
£76–158

Edinburgh to Rothes by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 207.3 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £16–27 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glen Grant Distillery via Aberdeen, Elgin, Duff Avenue, and Bus Station in around 6h 27m.

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