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How to get fromEdinburgh to Rothesby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Rothes by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus M96 / ...
    6h 31m
    £33–86

  2. Bus via George Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Falcon Sq to Bus Stationbus bus M96 / ...
    7h 43m
    £20–26

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    7h 29m
    £60–131

  4. Drive  149.7 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Rothescar car 149.7 mi
    3h 5m
    £37–54

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 5 to Bus Stationbus bus M96 / ...
    7h 26m
    £28–61

Edinburgh to Rothes by train and bus

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirk Place via Aberdeen, Elgin, Duff Avenue, and Bus Station in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Kirk Place via Bus Station Stance 5 and Bus Station in around 7h 26m.

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