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How to get from Aberdeenshire to Rothes by bus and train?

From Aberdeenshire to Rothes by bus and train

To get from Aberdeenshire to Rothes in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X67 bus from Park & Ride Stance 1, Ellon station to Union Square Bus Station, 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 30 min.

210min
Bus - X67X67
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3636
Walk to Rothes
Leaves from Park & Ride Stance 1, Ellon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Aberdeenshire
  • 2
    Bus - X67X67
    Wait for bus
    X67
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070111
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    140 yd • 2 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 Aberdeenshire to Rothes by bus and train via 49, SCOTRAIL and 36

To get from Aberdeenshire to Rothes in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 49 bus from Park & Ride Stance 3, Ellon station to Town Hall, Inverurie 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 - 4949
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3636
Walk to Rothes
Leaves from Park & Ride Stance 3, Ellon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park & Ride Stance 3, Ellon
    ID 630034043
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Inverurie
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Town Hall, Inverurie
    ID 630030262
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inverurie
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    64 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 Aberdeenshire to Rothes

The distance between Aberdeenshire, Scotland and Rothes, Scotland is approximately 98.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 210 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aberdeenshire 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 Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire is located at Aberdeenshire, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Park & Ride Stance 1, Ellon.

Bus stations close to Aberdeenshire:

  • Park & Ride Stance 1, Ellon
  • Park & Ride Stance 2, Ellon
  • Park & Ride Stance 3, Ellon

Public transport stations close to Rothes, Scotland

Rothes is located at Rothes, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Kirk Place, Rothes.

Bus stations close to Rothes:

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

Alternative route from Aberdeenshire to Rothes by bus and train via 49, SCOTRAIL and 36

To get from Aberdeenshire to Rothes in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 49 bus from Park & Ride Stance 3, Ellon station to Town Hall, Inverurie 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 - 4949
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3636
Walk to Rothes
Leaves from Park & Ride Stance 3, Ellon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park & Ride Stance 3, Ellon
    ID 630034043
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Inverurie
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Town Hall, Inverurie
    ID 630030262
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inverurie
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    64 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 Aberdeenshire to Rothes?

    The fastest way takes 210 minutes, using Bus line X67, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 36.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Aberdeenshire to Rothes?

    The alternative route takes 201 minutes, using Bus line 49, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 36.

  • Is there a direct bus between Aberdeenshire 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 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Aberdeenshire to Rothes in Scotland?

    The X67 bus line goes from Aberdeen station near Aberdeenshire to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station near Rothes in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Aberdeenshire and Rothes in Scotland by bus and train is about 3 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the X67 bus from the Aberdeen stop near Aberdeenshire in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen stop, which is closest to Rothes in Scotland.

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