The average bus between Elgin and Glenrothes takes 6h 3m and the fastest bus takes 5h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Elgin 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 every 3 hours between Elgin and Glenrothes. The earliest departure is at 3:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Elgin is at 4:11 PM which arrives into Glenrothes at 9:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Aberdeen Union Street and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Elgin to Glenrothes? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Glenrothes. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Glenrothes station via Aberdeen Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
Elgin to Glenrothes bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Glenrothes bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay.
The distance between Elgin and Glenrothes is 162 km. The road distance is 262 km.
You can take a bus from Elgin station to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay via Aberdeen Union Street, Union Square Bus Station, and Seagate Bus Station in around 5h 17m.