There are 5 ways to get from Rothes to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
5h 17m£77–132Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
6h 59m£25–56Bus via Inverness
- Take the bus from Elgin station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
6h 29m£33–72Drive 149.5 mi
- Drive from Rothes to Edinburghcar 149.5 mi
3h 5m£37–54Train via Aberdeen
- Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
5h 50m£58–132
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rothes to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £25 - £60 and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Rothes to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Rothes to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Kirk Place and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Elgin station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Rothes to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Rothes and Edinburgh is 210 miles. The road distance is 150.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rothes to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Rothes to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Rothes to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin station.
Rothes to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.
The best way to get from Rothes to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Inverness, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Rothes, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverley 6 times a week. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kirk Place to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Duff Avenue, Elgin station, Inverness Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 6h 29m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £75–130
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Elgin to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £29–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Elgin station to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
Bus from Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–50
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £24–50
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
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Booking & Getting There
Rothes to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Rothes to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rothes to Edinburgh is 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Rothes to Edinburgh.
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