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How to get fromKirkcaldy to Rothesby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to AberdeentrainLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Reiket LanebusM96
    5h 32m
    £38–159

  2. Drive 134.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kirkcaldy to Rothescar134.1 mi
    2h 39m
    £34–49

  3. Train via Aberdeen

    1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to AberdeentrainLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to ElgintrainAberdeen - Inverness / ...
    5h 49m
    £37–165

  4. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Railway Station Stance A to Park & Ride Arrival Baybus33A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Park and Ridebus
    3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Stationbus
    5h 33m
    £96–135

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to DundeetrainEdinburgh - Dundee / ...
    2. Take the train from Dundee to ElgintrainGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    5h 54m
    £37–132

Kirkcaldy to Rothes by train and bus

Calendar58Weekly Services
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station Stance A to Rothes via Park & Ride Arrival Bay, Park & Ride, Park and Ride, Station, Cairngorm Hotel, and The Square in around 5h 33m.

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