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How to get fromYork to Glenrothesby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from York to Glenrothes by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh Waverley

    best
    1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 34m
    £79–176

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 843 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Park & Ridebus bus Ukn11
    8h 10m
    £33–54

  3. Drive 218 mi

    1. Drive from York to Glenrothescar car 218 mi
    4h 18m
    £53–77

  4. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LBA - EDI
    6h 45m
    £67–201

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from York to Ladybanktrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    4h 5m
    £135–189

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from York to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    5h 37m
    £107–205

York to Glenrothes by train and bus

Calendar322Weekly Services
Duration3h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from York to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £70–100 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Cross Country also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blossom Street to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay via Leeds City Bus Station and Park & Ride in around 8h 10m.

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