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 £25 - £40 and takes 2h 13m.

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 13m and costs £25 - £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 Perth station and arriving at Kirk Place via Inverness Union Street, Duff Avenue and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

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 Ember, depart from Perth 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, which costs and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Perth to Rothes bus arrive?

Perth to Rothes bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Can I drive from Perth to Rothes?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Rothes is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Perth to Rothes.

Where can I stay near Rothes?

There are 367+ hotels available in Rothes.

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

There are 5 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 Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
4h 35m
£45–96
Drive 106.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Perth to Rothescar 106.5 mi
2h 13m
£26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin stationbus Ember
5h 35m
Train via Inverness
1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Elgintrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
5h 14m
£28–102
Bus via Aberdeen
1. Take the bus from South Street to Union Square Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Reiket Lanebus M96
5h 39m
£34–48

Questions & Answers

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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 Perth station to Kirk Place via Inverness Union Street, Elgin station, Duff Avenue, and Bus Station in around 5h 35m.

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