What is the cheapest way to get from Glenrothes to Beamish Museum?

The cheapest way to get from Glenrothes to Beamish Museum is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glenrothes to Beamish Museum?

The fastest way to get from Glenrothes to Beamish Museum is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Glenrothes and Beamish Museum?

No, there is no direct bus from Glenrothes station to Beamish Museum station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Station Road via Park & Ride, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Glenrothes and Beamish Museum?

No, there is no direct train from Glenrothes to Beamish Museum. However, there are services departing from Glenrothes with Thornton and arriving at Gateshead via Edinburgh Waverley and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Glenrothes to Beamish Museum?

The distance between Glenrothes and Beamish Museum is 171 miles. The road distance is 146.5 miles.

How do I travel from Glenrothes to Beamish Museum without a car?

The best way to get from Glenrothes to Beamish Museum without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £50 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Glenrothes to Beamish Museum?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Glenrothes to Beamish Museum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glenrothes to Beamish Museum bus from?

Glenrothes to Beamish Museum bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glenrothes to Beamish Museum train from?

Glenrothes to Beamish Museum train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glenrothes with Thornton station.

Train or bus from Glenrothes to Beamish Museum?

The best way to get from Glenrothes to Beamish Museum is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 28 bus, which costs and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Glenrothes to Beamish Museum bus arrive?

Glenrothes to Beamish Museum bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Park & Ride station.

Where does the Glenrothes to Beamish Museum train arrive?

Glenrothes to Beamish Museum train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Glenrothes to Beamish Museum?

Yes, the driving distance between Glenrothes to Beamish Museum is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Glenrothes to Beamish Museum.

Where can I stay near Beamish Museum?

There are 1975+ hotels available in Beamish Museum.

Glenrothes to Beamish Museum - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 28 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Glenrothes to Beamish Museum by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glenrothes with Thornton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Leven - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 30m
£52–128
Drive 145.7 mi
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1. Drive from Glenrothes to Beamish Museumcar 145.7 mi
3h 1m
£36–52
Bus, line 28 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park & Ridebus X59
2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M92 / ...
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Station Roadbus 28 / ...
5h 12m
Train, line 28 bus
1. Take the train from Ladybank to Newcastletrain Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Station Roadbus 28 / ...
5h 11m

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Distance: 169.8 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Glenrothes, Scotland and Beamish Museum, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Beamish Museum via Railway Station, Glenrothes with Thornton, Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, Central Station, Gateshead, Interchange, and Station Road in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Beamish Museum via Park & Ride, Edinburgh, Bus Station, John Dobson Street, Eldon Square Bus Station, and Station Road in around 5h 12m.

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How to get fromGlenrothes to Beamish Museumby train, bus, or car

There are 4 ways to get from Glenrothes to Beamish Museum by train, bus, or car

Train

Drive 145.7 mi

Bus, line 28 bus