The average bus between Glenrothes and Prestonpans takes 2h 19m and the fastest bus takes 1h 55m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Glenrothes to Prestonpans. 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 30 minutes between Glenrothes and Prestonpans. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glenrothes is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Prestonpans at 2:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Park & Ride and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Glenrothes to Prestonpans? 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 Glenrothes to Prestonpans. However, there are services departing from Glenrothes station and arriving at Prestonpans station via Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Glenrothes to Prestonpans bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Bus Station.
Glenrothes to Prestonpans bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Ayres Wynd station.
The distance between Glenrothes and Prestonpans is 28.7 km. The road distance is 67 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Ayres Wynd via Park & Ride, Queensferry Street, and Shandwick Place in around 1h 59m.