There are 4 ways to get from Kirkcaldy to Rothes by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Aberdeen
best- Take the train from Kirkcaldy to AberdeenLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
- Take the train from Aberdeen to ElginAberdeen - Inverness / ...
6h 41m£35–165Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dunfermline A92 to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3megabus M90 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Bus StationM96
8h 33m£29–53Drive 134.1 mi
- Drive from Kirkcaldy to Rothes134.1 mi
2h 39m£34–48Train
- Take the train from Kirkcaldy to DundeeEdinburgh - Dundee / ...
- Take the train from Dundee to ElginGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
6h 47m£41–152
Kirkcaldy to Rothes by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Rothes is to bus which costs £29 - £55 and takes 8h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Rothes is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Kirkcaldy station to Rothes. However, there are services departing from Railway Station Stance A and arriving at Kirk Place via Dunfermline A92, Bus Station Stance 4 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Kirkcaldy and Rothes is 186 miles. The road distance is 134.9 miles.
The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to Rothes without a car is to train via Aberdeen which takes 6h 41m and costs £30 - £170.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Kirkcaldy to Rothes, including transfers.
Kirkcaldy to Rothes bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Dunfermline A92 station.
The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to Rothes is to train via Aberdeen which takes 6h 41m and costs £30 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 8h 33m.
Kirkcaldy to Rothes bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Inverness Bus Station Stance 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Kirkcaldy to Rothes is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Kirkcaldy to Rothes.
What companies run services between Kirkcaldy, Scotland and Rothes, Scotland?
You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Kirk Place via Aberdeen, Elgin, Duff Avenue, and Bus Station in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station Stance A to Kirk Place via Park & Ride Arrival Bay, Dunfermline A92, Bus Station Stance 4, and Bus Station in around 8h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Kirkcaldy to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–45
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Kirkcaldy to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Kirkcaldy to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Kirkcaldy to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Dundee to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £30–45
- 1st Class
- £50–70
Train from Kirkcaldy to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £50–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £50–75
- 1st Class
- £95–140
Train from Kirkcaldy to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £24–40
- 1st Class
- £30–45
_(2).jpg "Train Exterior")
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Kirkcaldy to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
Train from Kirkcaldy to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £220–260
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Dunfermline A92 to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
#mediaviewer/File:Megabus_50245_SV12_DVW_interior_2.jpg "Interior Seats")
#mediaviewer/File:Gloucester_..._the_megabus_leaves_for_some_exotic_destination._-_Flickr_-_BazzaDaRambler.jpg "Megabus UK from behind")
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Dunfermline A92 to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Dunfermline A92 to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01224591381
- bluebird.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £10–13
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 375+ hotels available in Rothes.