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How to get from Glenrothes to Falkirk by bus?

From Glenrothes to Falkirk by bus

To get from Glenrothes to Falkirk in Falkirk, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X59 bus from Bus Station, Glenrothes station to Queensferry Street, West End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 909 bus and finally take the 2 bus from Gauze Road, Boness station to Versalis, Grangemouth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min.

160min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X59X59
Bus - 909909
Bus - 22
Walk to Falkirk
Leaves from Bus Station, Glenrothes

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Glenrothes
    ID 6500K1206
    480 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - X59X59
    Wait for bus
    X59
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queensferry Street, West End
    ID 6200205203
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shandwick Place, West End
    ID 6200246885
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 909909
    Wait for bus
    909
    Causewayhead
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gauze Road, Boness
    ID 66902402034
    49 min
  • 7
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Larbert
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Versalis, Grangemouth
    ID 66902220807
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Falkirk
    Walk to
    Falkirk
    490 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Glenrothes to Falkirk by bus via X24, 28 and 2

To get from Glenrothes to Falkirk in Falkirk, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X24 bus from Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay, Glenrothes station to High Street Stance A, Kincardine station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 28 bus and finally take the 2 bus from Grange Manor Hotel, Grangemouth station to Versalis, Grangemouth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min.

158min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X24X24
Bus - 2828
Bus - 22
Walk to Falkirk
Leaves from Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay, Glenrothes

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay, Glenrothes
    ID 6500K9921
    410 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - X24X24
    Wait for bus
    X24
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High Street Stance A, Kincardine
    ID 6500D0688
    75 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Falkirk
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grange Manor Hotel, Grangemouth
    ID 66902100503
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grange Manor Hotel, Grangemouth
    ID 66902100504
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Boness
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Versalis, Grangemouth
    ID 66902220808
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Falkirk
    Walk to
    Falkirk
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Glenrothes to Falkirk

The distance between Glenrothes, Falkirk and Falkirk, Falkirk is approximately 89.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 160 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glenrothes to Falkirk by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Falkirk – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Glenrothes

Glenrothes is located at Glenrothes, Falkirk and the nearest public transport station is St Columba's Church, Auchmuty.

Bus stations close to Glenrothes:

  • St Columba's Church, Auchmuty
  • Rothesay House, Glenrothes
  • Buchanan Road, Auchmuty

Public transport stations close to Falkirk, Falkirk

Falkirk is located at Falkirk, Falkirk and the nearest public transport station is Versalis, Grangemouth.

Bus stations close to Falkirk:

  • Versalis, Grangemouth
  • Tank Farm, Grangemouth
  • Rohm And Haas, Grangemouth

Alternative route from Glenrothes to Falkirk by bus via X24, 28 and 2

To get from Glenrothes to Falkirk in Falkirk, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X24 bus from Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay, Glenrothes station to High Street Stance A, Kincardine station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 28 bus and finally take the 2 bus from Grange Manor Hotel, Grangemouth station to Versalis, Grangemouth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min.

158min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X24X24
Bus - 2828
Bus - 22
Walk to Falkirk
Leaves from Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay, Glenrothes

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay, Glenrothes
    ID 6500K9921
    410 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - X24X24
    Wait for bus
    X24
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High Street Stance A, Kincardine
    ID 6500D0688
    75 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Falkirk
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grange Manor Hotel, Grangemouth
    ID 66902100503
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grange Manor Hotel, Grangemouth
    ID 66902100504
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Boness
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Versalis, Grangemouth
    ID 66902220808
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Falkirk
    Walk to
    Falkirk
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Glenrothes to Falkirk?

    The fastest way takes 160 minutes, using Bus line X59, Bus line 909, Bus line 2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Glenrothes to Falkirk?

    The alternative route takes 158 minutes, using Bus line X24, Bus line 28, Bus line 2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Glenrothes and Falkirk?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Glenrothes to Falkirk?

    The X59 bus line goes from Bus Station, Glenrothes station near Glenrothes in Scotland to Edinburgh station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Edinburgh station near Falkirk in Falkirk.

  • How long does it take to travel from Glenrothes to Falkirk by bus?

    The total travel time between Glenrothes in Scotland and Falkirk in Falkirk by bus is about 2 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Glenrothes to get to Falkirk?

    Get on the X59 bus from the Bus Station, Glenrothes stop near Glenrothes in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Glenrothes and Falkirk?

    Get off the bus at the Edinburgh stop, which is closest to Falkirk in Falkirk.

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