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How to get from Brae to Glenrothes by bus, ferry and train?

From Brae to Glenrothes by bus, ferry and train

To get from Brae to Glenrothes in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one ferry line and one train line: take the 23 bus from Leisure Centre, Brae station to Shetland Hotel, Lerwick station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NL2 ferry and finally take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Aberdeen station to Markinch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 17 hr 35 min.

1055min
Bus - 2323
Ferry - NL2NL2
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Walk to Glenrothes
Leaves from Leisure Centre, Brae

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Brae
  • 2
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Lerwick
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shetland Hotel, Lerwick
    ID 6030710145
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Lerwick
    ID 9300LHM
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Ferry - NL2NL2
    Wait for ferry
    NL2
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    750 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Penzance
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Markinch
    107 min
  • 10
    Walk to Glenrothes
    Walk to
    Glenrothes
    2.19 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brae to Glenrothes by bus, ferry and train via 21, NL2 and CROSSCOUNTRY

To get from Brae to Glenrothes in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one ferry line and one train line: take the 21 bus from Leisure Centre, Brae station to Shetland Hotel, Lerwick station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NL2 ferry and finally take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Aberdeen station to Markinch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 19 hr 6 min.

1146min
Bus - 2121
Ferry - NL2NL2
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Walk to Glenrothes
Leaves from Leisure Centre, Brae

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Brae
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Lerwick
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shetland Hotel, Lerwick
    ID 6030710145
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Lerwick
    ID 9300LHM
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Ferry - NL2NL2
    Wait for ferry
    NL2
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    750 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Penzance
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Markinch
    107 min
  • 10
    Walk to Glenrothes
    Walk to
    Glenrothes
    2.19 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Brae to Glenrothes

The distance between Brae, Scotland and Glenrothes, Scotland is approximately 333.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 1055 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brae to Glenrothes by bus, ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Brae

Brae is located at Brae, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Leisure Centre, Brae.

Bus stations close to Brae:

  • Leisure Centre, Brae
  • Post Office, Brae
  • Housaquoy, Brae

Public transport stations close to Glenrothes, Scotland

Glenrothes is located at Glenrothes, Scotland 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

Alternative route from Brae to Glenrothes by bus, ferry and train via 21, NL2 and CROSSCOUNTRY

To get from Brae to Glenrothes in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one ferry line and one train line: take the 21 bus from Leisure Centre, Brae station to Shetland Hotel, Lerwick station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NL2 ferry and finally take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Aberdeen station to Markinch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 19 hr 6 min.

1146min
Bus - 2121
Ferry - NL2NL2
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Walk to Glenrothes
Leaves from Leisure Centre, Brae

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Brae
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Lerwick
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shetland Hotel, Lerwick
    ID 6030710145
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Lerwick
    ID 9300LHM
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Ferry - NL2NL2
    Wait for ferry
    NL2
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    750 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Penzance
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Markinch
    107 min
  • 10
    Walk to Glenrothes
    Walk to
    Glenrothes
    2.19 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 1055 minutes, using Bus line 23, Bus line NL2, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY.

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

    The alternative route takes 1146 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line NL2, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brae and Glenrothes in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one ferry line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 17 hr 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brae to Glenrothes in Scotland?

    The 23 bus line goes from Lerwick station near Brae to Shetland Hotel, Lerwick station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line and one train line till Shetland Hotel, Lerwick station near Glenrothes in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Brae to Glenrothes in Scotland by bus, ferry and train?

    The total travel time between Brae and Glenrothes in Scotland by bus, ferry and train is about 17 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brae to get to Glenrothes in Scotland?

    Get on the 23 bus from the Lerwick stop near Brae in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brae and Glenrothes in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Shetland Hotel, Lerwick station, which is closest to Glenrothes in Scotland.

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