How to get from Glasgow to Glenrothes by bus?

From Glasgow to Glenrothes by bus

To get from Glasgow to Glenrothes in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X27 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to North Approach Road, Kincardine station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X27 bus and finally take the X59 bus from Park & Ride, Halbeath station to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay, Glenrothes station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X27X27
Bus - X27X27
Bus - X59X59
Walk to Glenrothes
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903720
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - X27X27
    Wait for bus
    X27
    Kincardine
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Approach Road, Kincardine
    ID 6500D1048
    48 min
  • 4
    Bus - X27X27
    Wait for bus
    X27
    Kirkcaldy
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park & Ride Arrival Bay, Halbeath
    ID 6500D9321
    43 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park & Ride, Halbeath
    ID 6500D1701
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - X59X59
    Wait for bus
    X59
    Glenrothes
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay, Glenrothes
    ID 6500K9921
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Glenrothes
    Walk to
    Glenrothes
    410 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Glasgow to Glenrothes by bus via X24 and X24

To get from Glasgow to Glenrothes in Scotland, take the X24 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to North Approach Road, Kincardine station. Next, take the X24 bus from North Approach Road, Kincardine station to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay, Glenrothes station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min.

122min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X24X24
Bus - X24X24
Walk to Glenrothes
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903720
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - X24X24
    Wait for bus
    X24
    Kincardine
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Approach Road, Kincardine
    ID 6500D1048
    48 min
  • 4
    Bus - X24X24
    Wait for bus
    X24
    Glenrothes
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay, Glenrothes
    ID 6500K9921
    65 min
  • 6
    Walk to Glenrothes
    Walk to
    Glenrothes
    410 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Glasgow to Glenrothes

The distance between Glasgow, Scotland and Glenrothes, Scotland is approximately 90.69 km, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow to Glenrothes by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Glasgow

Glasgow is located at Glasgow, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow.

Train stations close to Glasgow:

  • Argyle Street

Bus stations close to Glasgow:

  • Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Public transport stations close to Glenrothes, Scotland

Glenrothes is located at Glenrothes, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is The Henge Retail Park, Glenrothes.

Train stations close to Glenrothes:

  • Markinch
  • Glenrothes With Thornton

Bus stations close to Glenrothes:

  • The Henge Retail Park, Glenrothes
  • Scott Road, Rimbleton
  • Rimble Loan, Rimbleton

Related Routes

Alternative route from Glasgow to Glenrothes by bus via X24 and X24

To get from Glasgow to Glenrothes in Scotland, take the X24 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to North Approach Road, Kincardine station. Next, take the X24 bus from North Approach Road, Kincardine station to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay, Glenrothes station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min.

122min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X24X24
Bus - X24X24
Walk to Glenrothes
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903720
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - X24X24
    Wait for bus
    X24
    Kincardine
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Approach Road, Kincardine
    ID 6500D1048
    48 min
  • 4
    Bus - X24X24
    Wait for bus
    X24
    Glenrothes
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay, Glenrothes
    ID 6500K9921
    65 min
  • 6
    Walk to Glenrothes
    Walk to
    Glenrothes
    410 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 123 minutes, using Bus line X27, Bus line X27, Bus line X59.

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

    The alternative route takes 122 minutes, using Bus line X24, Bus line X24.

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

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

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

    The X27 bus line goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station near Glasgow to Kincardine station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Kincardine station near Glenrothes in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Glasgow to Glenrothes in Scotland by bus?

    The total travel time between Glasgow and Glenrothes in Scotland by bus is about 2 hr 3 min.

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

    Get on the X27 bus from the Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow stop near Glasgow in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Kincardine stop, which is closest to Glenrothes in Scotland.

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