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

From Alford to Rothes by bus and train

To get from Alford to Rothes in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X20 bus from Kingsford Road, Alford 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 4 hr 30 min.

270min
Bus - X20X20
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3636
Walk to Rothes
Leaves from Kingsford Road, Alford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alford
  • 2
    Bus - X20X20
    Wait for bus
    X20
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070071
    92 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    110 m • 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
    150 m • 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
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Alford to Rothes by bus and train via 421, SCOTRAIL and 36

To get from Alford to Rothes in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 421 bus from Kingsford Road, Alford 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 4 hr 46 min.

286min
Bus - 421421
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3636
Walk to Rothes
Leaves from Kingsford Road, Alford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alford
  • 2
    Bus - 421421
    Wait for bus
    421
    Inverurie
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Town Hall, Inverurie
    ID 630030262
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inverurie
    250 m • 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
    150 m • 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
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Alford to Rothes

The distance between Alford, Scotland and Rothes, Scotland is approximately 184.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 270 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alford 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 Alford

Alford is located at Alford, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Kingsford Road, Alford.

Bus stations close to Alford:

  • Kingsford Road, Alford
  • Bank Brae, Alford
  • Stewart Road, Alford

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
  • Teenies Lane, Rothes
  • Glen Grant Distillery, Rothes

Alternative route from Alford to Rothes by bus and train via 421, SCOTRAIL and 36

To get from Alford to Rothes in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 421 bus from Kingsford Road, Alford 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 4 hr 46 min.

286min
Bus - 421421
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3636
Walk to Rothes
Leaves from Kingsford Road, Alford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alford
  • 2
    Bus - 421421
    Wait for bus
    421
    Inverurie
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Town Hall, Inverurie
    ID 630030262
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inverurie
    250 m • 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
    150 m • 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
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alford to Rothes?

    The fastest way takes 270 minutes, using Bus line X20, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 36.

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

    The alternative route takes 286 minutes, using Bus line 421, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 36.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 30 min.

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

    The X20 bus line goes from Aberdeen station near Alford 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 Alford to Rothes in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Alford and Rothes in Scotland by bus and train is about 4 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the X20 bus from the Aberdeen stop near Alford in Scotland.

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

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