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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Glenrothes is to bus via Bus Station which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Glenrothes is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Glenrothes station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay via Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Glenrothes. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Ladybank via Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Inverness to Glenrothes?

The distance between Inverness and Glenrothes is 159 miles. The road distance is 135.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Glenrothes without a car is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Inverness to Glenrothes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Glenrothes bus from?

Inverness to Glenrothes bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Glenrothes train from?

Inverness to Glenrothes train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Glenrothes?

The best way to get from Inverness to Glenrothes is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Inverness to Glenrothes bus arrive?

Inverness to Glenrothes bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Park & Ride station.

Where does the Inverness to Glenrothes train arrive?

Inverness to Glenrothes train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Glenrothes?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Glenrothes is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Inverness to Glenrothes.

Where can I stay near Glenrothes?

There are 775+ hotels available in Glenrothes.

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park & Ridebus M90
3h 54m
£31–56
Bus via Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Stationbus Uk093 / ...
4h 27m
£22–35
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
4h 8m
£45–114
Drive 134.8 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Glenrothescar 134.8 mi
2h 35m
£33–48

Inverness to Glenrothes by bus

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Distance: 158.2 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park & Ride hourly. Tickets cost £26–55 and the journey takes 3h 26m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Perth every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–95 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route.

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