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

The cheapest way to get from Rothes to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rothes to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Rothes and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Rothes to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Kirk Place and arriving at Queensferry Street via Bus Station and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Rothes to Edinburgh?

The distance between Rothes and Edinburgh is 210 miles. The road distance is 149.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rothes to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Rothes to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rothes to Edinburgh bus from?

Rothes to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Rothes to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Rothes to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Rothes to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Rothes to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Can I drive from Rothes to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Rothes to Edinburgh is 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Rothes to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2503+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Rothes to Edinburgh 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 Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
5h 17m
£39–70
Bus via George Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to George Streetbus Ember
7h 18m
£6–78
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Queensferry Streetbus M92
5h 58m
£39–52
Drive 148.9 mi
1. Drive from Rothes to Edinburghcar 148.9 mi
3h 5m
£36–52
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
5h 19m
£19–87

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rothes to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 208.5 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverley 6 times a week. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kirk Place to Queensferry Street via Bus Station and Union Square Bus Station in around 5h 58m.

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