What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Glenrothes?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Glenrothes is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 8h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Glenrothes?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Glenrothes is to train and fly and bus which takes 3h 38m and costs £35 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Glenrothes station. However, there are services departing from Newhall Street and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Glenrothes. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Inverkeithing via Wolverhampton and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Glenrothes?

The distance between Birmingham and Glenrothes is 290 miles. The road distance is 317.5 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Glenrothes without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Glenrothes without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 6h 20m and costs £110 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Glenrothes?

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Birmingham to Glenrothes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Glenrothes bus from?

Birmingham to Glenrothes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall Street station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Glenrothes train from?

Birmingham to Glenrothes train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wolverhampton station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Glenrothes?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Glenrothes is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 6h 20m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 8h 28m.

Where does the Birmingham to Glenrothes bus arrive?

Birmingham to Glenrothes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Glenrothes train arrive?

Birmingham to Glenrothes train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Glenrothes?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Glenrothes is 317 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Birmingham to Glenrothes.

Where can I stay near Glenrothes?

There are 775+ hotels available in Glenrothes.

Birmingham to Glenrothes - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

How to get fromBirmingham to Glenrothes

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 9 ways to get from Birmingham to Glenrothes by train, plane, 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 to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Stationbus
3h 38m
£39–109
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 20m
£114–201
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Bus Stationbus X24
8h 28m
£48–77
Drive 315.6 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Glenrothescar 315.6 mi
5h 21m
£77–110
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
5h 35m
£94–193
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 44m
£114–374
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
5h 54m
£69–167
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Kirkcaldytrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
6h 35m
£203–283
Train #2
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glenrothes with Thorntontrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
7h 8m
£138–288

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

20Weekly Planes

1h 28mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Birmingham to Glenrothes.

Launch map view

Distance: 288.7 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Glenrothes, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wolverhampton to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newhall Street to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 8h 28m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.