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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Glenrothes is to bus which costs £7 - £11 and takes 1h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Glenrothes is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Glenrothes?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queensferry Street and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Glenrothes?

The distance between Edinburgh and Glenrothes is 33 miles. The road distance is 31.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Glenrothes without a car is to bus which takes 1h 14m and costs £7 - £11.

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

The bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station takes 1h 14m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Glenrothes bus from?

Edinburgh to Glenrothes bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Queensferry Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Glenrothes bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Glenrothes bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Glenrothes?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Glenrothes is 31 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Edinburgh to Glenrothes.

Where can I stay near Glenrothes?

There are 760+ hotels available in Glenrothes.

Edinburgh to Glenrothes - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 40 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Glenrothes by bus, train, car, or taxi

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1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Stationbus X59a / ...
1h 14m
£7–11
Train, line 40 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Ladybanktrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to St Columba's Churchbus 40
1h 49m
£18–30
Drive 31 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Glenrothescar 31 mi
42 min
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Glenrothestaxi 31 mi
42 min
£200–240

Edinburgh to Glenrothes by bus

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Distance: 33.1 mi
Duration: 1h 14m

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

Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 1h 14m.

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