What is the cheapest way to get from Glenrothes to The Kelpies?

The cheapest way to get from Glenrothes to The Kelpies is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 39 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Glenrothes to The Kelpies?

The fastest way to get from Glenrothes to The Kelpies is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Glenrothes and The Kelpies?

No, there is no direct bus from Glenrothes station to The Kelpies. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dalgrain Road via North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Glenrothes and The Kelpies?

No, there is no direct train from Glenrothes to The Kelpies. However, there are services departing from Glenrothes with Thornton and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Glenrothes to The Kelpies?

The distance between Glenrothes and The Kelpies is 35 miles. The road distance is 36.1 miles.

How do I travel from Glenrothes to The Kelpies without a car?

The best way to get from Glenrothes to The Kelpies without a car is to bus which takes 2h 32m and costs £9 - £14.

How long does it take to get from Glenrothes to The Kelpies?

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Glenrothes to The Kelpies, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glenrothes to The Kelpies bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Glenrothes to The Kelpies train from?

Glenrothes to The Kelpies train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glenrothes with Thornton station.

Train or bus from Glenrothes to The Kelpies?

The best way to get from Glenrothes to The Kelpies is to bus which takes 2h 32m and costs £9 - £14. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £25 - £50 and takes 3h.

Where does the Glenrothes to The Kelpies bus arrive?

Glenrothes to The Kelpies bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at North Approach Road station.

Where does the Glenrothes to The Kelpies train arrive?

Glenrothes to The Kelpies train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Glenrothes to The Kelpies?

Yes, the driving distance between Glenrothes to The Kelpies is 36 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Glenrothes to The Kelpies.

Where can I stay near The Kelpies?

There are 905+ hotels available in The Kelpies.

Glenrothes to The Kelpies - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Glenrothes to The Kelpies by bus, train, car, or taxi

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1. Take the bus from Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24
2h 32m
£9–14
Train
1. Take the train from Glenrothes with Thornton to Haymarkettrain Leven - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Falkirk Grahamstontrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
3h
£25–49
Drive 35.9 mi
1. Drive from Glenrothes to The Kelpiescar 35.9 mi
39 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Glenrothes to The Kelpiestaxi 35.9 mi
39 min
£75–95
Line 31 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 31 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Dalgrain Roadbus 28
3h 34m

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Distance: 35.2 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Glenrothes, Scotland and The Kelpies, Scotland?

Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Bus Station to North Approach Road every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £7–10 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Auchmuty Road to The Kelpies via Railway Station, Glenrothes with Thornton, Haymarket, Falkirk Grahamston, Weir Street, and West Mains Industrial Estate in around 3h.

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