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

The cheapest way to get from Paisley to Glenrothes is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paisley to Glenrothes is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Paisley and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct bus from Paisley to Glenrothes station. However, there are services departing from Terminal Building and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Paisley and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Glenrothes. However, there are services departing from Paisley Gilmour Street and arriving at Glenrothes with Thornton via Glasgow Central and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Paisley to Glenrothes?

The distance between Paisley and Glenrothes is 70 miles. The road distance is 63.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paisley to Glenrothes without a car is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs £14 - £27.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Paisley to Glenrothes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paisley to Glenrothes bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Paisley to Glenrothes train from?

Paisley to Glenrothes train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Paisley to Glenrothes?

The best way to get from Paisley to Glenrothes is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs £14 - £27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Paisley to Glenrothes bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paisley to Glenrothes train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Paisley to Glenrothes?

Yes, the driving distance between Paisley to Glenrothes is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Paisley to Glenrothes.

Where can I stay near Glenrothes?

There are 773+ hotels available in Glenrothes.

Paisley to Glenrothes - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 40 bus, and car

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
2. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Bus Stationbus X24
2h 43m
£14–27
Train, line 40 bus
1. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Ladybanktrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Baybus 40
3h 34m
£41–82
Drive 62.8 mi
1. Drive from Paisley to Glenrothescar 62.8 mi
1h 22m
£16–22
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glenrothes with Thorntontrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
3h 48m
£37–74

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Distance: 69.2 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal Building to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Auchmuty High School via Glasgow Central, Haymarket, Glenrothes with Thornton, and Railway Station in around 3h 48m.

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