The average bus between Dumfries and Glenrothes takes 4h 55m and the fastest bus takes 4h 54m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Dumfries to Glenrothes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 6 times a week between Dumfries and Glenrothes. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Glenrothes at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 54m • 2 changes


4h 54m • 2 changes


4h 54m • 2 changes


4h 54m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Glenrothes. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Glenrothes station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Dumfries to Glenrothes bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Court station.
Dumfries to Glenrothes bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay.
The distance between Dumfries and Glenrothes is 128.1 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a bus from Court to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 4h 33m.