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

The cheapest way to get from London to Glenrothes is to bus which costs £55 - £95 and takes 11h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Glenrothes is to fly and bus which takes 3h 50m and costs £75 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between London and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Glenrothes station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay via Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.

Is there a direct train between London and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct train from London to Glenrothes. However, there are services departing from King's Cross and arriving at Glenrothes with Thornton via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from London to Glenrothes?

The distance between London and Glenrothes is 429 miles. The road distance is 406.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Glenrothes without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £150 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from London to Glenrothes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Glenrothes bus from?

London to Glenrothes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Glenrothes train from?

London to Glenrothes train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from London to Glenrothes?

The best way to get from London to Glenrothes is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £150 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 11h 8m.

Where does the London to Glenrothes bus arrive?

London to Glenrothes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Park & Ride station.

Where does the London to Glenrothes train arrive?

London to Glenrothes train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from London to Glenrothes?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Glenrothes is 407 miles. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from London to Glenrothes.

Where can I stay near Glenrothes?

There are 774+ hotels available in Glenrothes.

London to Glenrothes - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from London to Glenrothes by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glenrothes with Thorntontrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
6h 8m
£150–214
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Baybus
4h 22m
£51–145
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Park & Ridebus Ukn11
11h 8m
£55–90
Drive 404.5 mi
1. Drive from London to Glenrothescar 404.5 mi
7h 32m
£99–142
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Baybus
3h 50m
£78–284
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X58
8h 6m
£131–252
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Baybus
4h
£90–305
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4h 19m
£62–162
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 13m
£52–166
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
6h 22m
£117–388

London to Glenrothes by train and bus

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Distance: 426.5 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between London, England and Glenrothes, Scotland?

You can take a train from King's Cross to Bus Station Arrival Bay via Edinburgh Waverley, Glenrothes with Thornton, and Railway Station in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Park & Ride every 2 hours. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 10h 40m.

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