There are 5 ways to get from Rothes to Dundee by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Elgin to Dundeetrain Inverness - Edinburgh
4h 3m£57–92Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96 / ...
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
4h 42m£16–27Drive 104.7 mi
- Drive from Rothes to Dundeecar 104.7 mi
2h 4m£26–38Train via Aberdeen
- Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
4h 22m£44–92Bus via Duff Avenue
- Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091 / ...
4h 45m£23–39
Rothes to Dundee by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rothes to Dundee is to bus which costs £16 - £27 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Rothes to Dundee is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rothes to Dundee station. However, there are services departing from Kirk Place and arriving at Seagate Bus Station via Bus Station and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Rothes to Dundee. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Dundee via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Rothes and Dundee is 151 miles. The road distance is 105.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rothes to Dundee without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £55 - £95.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Rothes to Dundee, including transfers.
Rothes to Dundee bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station.
Rothes to Dundee train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.
The best way to get from Rothes to Dundee is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £27 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Rothes, Scotland and Dundee, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Elgin to Dundee 6 times a week. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kirk Place to Seagate Bus Station via Bus Station and Union Square Bus Station in around 4h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Elgin to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Elgin to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Aberdeen to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Aberdeen to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Seagate Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £12–23
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Overgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £12–24
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Overgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Rothes to Dundee bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.
Rothes to Dundee train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dundee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rothes to Dundee is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Rothes to Dundee.
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