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

The cheapest way to get from Glenrothes to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £7 - £11 and takes 1h 8m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Glenrothes and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Queensferry Street. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Glenrothes to Edinburgh?

The distance between Glenrothes and Edinburgh is 33 miles. The road distance is 31.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glenrothes to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 1h 8m and costs £7 - £11.

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

The bus from Bus Station to Queensferry Street takes 1h 8m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Glenrothes to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where does the Glenrothes to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Glenrothes to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Queensferry Street station.

Can I drive from Glenrothes to Edinburgh?

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2804+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensferry Streetbus X59a / ...
1h 8m
£7–11
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Pitlessie Roadbus 66
2. Take the train from Ladybank to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
1h 42m
£17–31
Drive 31.3 mi
1. Drive from Glenrothes to Edinburghcar 31.3 mi
42 min
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Glenrothes to Edinburghtaxi 31.3 mi
42 min
£200–250

Glenrothes to Edinburgh by bus

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Distance: 32.6 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

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

Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Bus Station to Queensferry Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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