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How to get from Aberdeen City to Rothes by bus and train?

From Aberdeen City to Rothes by bus and train

To get from Aberdeen City to Rothes in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 59 bus from Howes Road, Northfield station to Guild Street, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 36 bus from New Elgin Road, New Elgin station to Kirk Place, Rothes station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 21 min.

201min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3636
Walk to Rothes
Leaves from Howes Road, Northfield
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howes Road, Northfield
    ID 639001311
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Torry
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Guild Street, Aberdeen
    ID 639006461
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    88 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New Elgin Road, New Elgin
    ID 638050491
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Dufftown
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kirk Place, Rothes
    ID 638052632
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rothes
    Walk to
    Rothes
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Aberdeen City to Rothes by bus and train via 11, SCOTRAIL and 36

To get from Aberdeen City to Rothes in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 11 bus from Howes Road, Northfield station to St Nicholas Kirk, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 36 bus from New Elgin Road, New Elgin station to Kirk Place, Rothes station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 23 min.

203min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1111
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3636
Walk to Rothes
Leaves from Howes Road, Northfield
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howes Road, Northfield
    ID 639001311
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Woodend
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Nicholas Kirk, Aberdeen
    ID 639006437
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    88 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New Elgin Road, New Elgin
    ID 638050491
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Dufftown
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kirk Place, Rothes
    ID 638052632
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rothes
    Walk to
    Rothes
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Aberdeen City to Rothes
The distance between Aberdeen City, Scotland and Rothes, Scotland is approximately 86.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 201 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aberdeen City to Rothes by bus 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 Aberdeen City

Aberdeen City is located at Aberdeen City, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Howes Road, Northfield.

Bus stations close to Aberdeen City:

  • Howes Road, Northfield
  • Davidson Drive, Northfield
  • Springhill Road, Northfield
Public transport stations close to Rothes, Scotland

Rothes is located at Rothes, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Teenies Lane, Rothes.

Bus stations close to Rothes:

  • Teenies Lane, Rothes
  • Kirk Place, Rothes
  • Glen Grant Distillery, Rothes

Alternative route from Aberdeen City to Rothes by bus and train via 11, SCOTRAIL and 36

To get from Aberdeen City to Rothes in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 11 bus from Howes Road, Northfield station to St Nicholas Kirk, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 36 bus from New Elgin Road, New Elgin station to Kirk Place, Rothes station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 23 min.

203min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1111
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3636
Walk to Rothes
Leaves from Howes Road, Northfield
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howes Road, Northfield
    ID 639001311
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Woodend
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Nicholas Kirk, Aberdeen
    ID 639006437
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    88 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New Elgin Road, New Elgin
    ID 638050491
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Dufftown
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kirk Place, Rothes
    ID 638052632
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rothes
    Walk to
    Rothes
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen City to Rothes?

    The fastest way takes 201 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 36.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Aberdeen City to Rothes?

    The alternative route takes 203 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 36.

  • Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen City and Rothes in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Aberdeen City to Rothes in Scotland?

    The 59 bus line goes from Howes Road, Northfield station near Aberdeen City to Torry station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Torry station near Rothes in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Aberdeen City to Rothes in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Aberdeen City and Rothes in Scotland by bus and train is about 3 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Aberdeen City to get to Rothes in Scotland?

    Get on the 59 bus from the Howes Road, Northfield stop near Aberdeen City in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Aberdeen City and Rothes in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Torry stop, which is closest to Rothes in Scotland.

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