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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Rothes is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 11h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Rothes is to fly and train which takes 5h 22m and costs £100 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Rothes?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Rothes. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Kirk Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 5, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

How far is it from Manchester to Rothes?

The distance between Manchester and Rothes is 414 miles. The road distance is 360.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Rothes without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 9h 44m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 44m to get from Manchester to Rothes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Rothes bus from?

Manchester to Rothes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Rothes?

The best way to get from Manchester to Rothes is to train which takes 10h 20m and costs £50 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 11h 56m.

Where does the Manchester to Rothes bus arrive?

Manchester to Rothes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Rothes?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Rothes is 361 miles. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Manchester to Rothes.

Where can I stay near Rothes?

There are 380+ hotels available in Rothes.

Manchester to Rothes - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Rothes by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarket
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Railway StationE1
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Victory HallE11
4. Take the taxi from Victory Hall to Rothes
9h 44m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3Uk093
11h 56m
£38–89
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgin
10h 20m
£51–234
Drive 358.7 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Rothes358.7 mi
6h 33m
£91–131
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Reidhaven Square
5h 59m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to ElginGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
11h 49m
£57–156
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgin
5h 22m
£106–261
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Reidhaven Square
7h 29m

Manchester to Rothes by train, foot, and bus

8Weekly Services

10h 20mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 411.3 mi
Duration: 9h 44m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Rothes, Scotland?

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Kirk Place via Preston, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Elgin, Duff Avenue, and Bus Station in around 10h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Kirk Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 5, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 56m.

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