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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Rothes is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Rothes is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Rothes?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth station to Rothes. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Kirk Place via Bus Station Stance 5, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Perth to Rothes?

The distance between Perth and Rothes is 174 miles. The road distance is 107.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Rothes without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £45 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Perth to Rothes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Rothes bus from?

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

Train or bus from Perth to Rothes?

The best way to get from Perth to Rothes is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 10 bus and line 36 bus, which costs £21 - £45 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Perth to Rothes bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Perth to Rothes?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Rothes is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Perth to Rothes.

Where can I stay near Rothes?

There are 374+ hotels available in Rothes.

Perth to Rothes - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 10 bus, and line 36 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Perth 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
best
1. Take the train from Perth to ElginGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
4h 35m
£45–96
Bus, line 10 bus, line 36 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 5 to Bus Station10 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus StationM96 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kirk Place36
5h 10m
£21–44
Drive 106.5 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Rothes106.5 mi
2h 12m
£27–39
Train via Inverness
1. Take the train from Perth to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to ElginInverness - Aberdeen / ...
5h 15m
£34–102

Perth to Rothes by train and bus

8Weekly Services

4h 35mAverage Duration

£45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 172.8 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Perth to Elgin once daily. Tickets cost £40–90 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Kirk Place via Bus Station Stance 5, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 10m.

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