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Trip Overview

The average bus between Glenrothes and Edinburgh takes 1h 14m and the fastest bus takes 1h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Glenrothes to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 14m
Duration
33 mi
Distance
£5
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Glenrothes to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Glenrothes and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glenrothes is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:10 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Glenrothes to Edinburgh? 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.

Map of how to get from Glenrothes to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 32.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 14m

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

Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Bus Station to Queensferry Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 1h 8m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.

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