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

From Balmedie to Rothes by bus and train

To get from Balmedie to Rothes in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 62 bus from Burnside Way, Balmedie 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 19 min.

259min
Bus - 6262
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3636
Walk to Rothes
Leaves from Burnside Way, Balmedie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Balmedie
  • 2
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070100
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    120 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 • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Dufftown
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kirk Place, Rothes
    ID 638052632
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rothes
    Walk to
    Rothes
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Balmedie to Rothes by bus and train via X63, SCOTRAIL and 36

To get from Balmedie to Rothes in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X63 bus from Whitehorse Inn, Balmedie 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 35 min.

215min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X63X63
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3636
Walk to Rothes
Leaves from Whitehorse Inn, Balmedie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whitehorse Inn, Balmedie
    ID 630030052
    430 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - X63X63
    Wait for bus
    X63
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070100
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    120 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 • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Dufftown
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kirk Place, Rothes
    ID 638052632
    19 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 Balmedie to Rothes

The distance between Balmedie, Scotland and Rothes, Scotland is approximately 144.5 km, which can typically be travelled in 259 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balmedie 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 Balmedie

Balmedie is located at Balmedie, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Burnside Way, Balmedie.

Bus stations close to Balmedie:

  • Burnside Way, Balmedie
  • Eigie Crescent, Balmedie
  • Whitehorse Terrace, Balmedie

Public transport stations close to Rothes, Scotland

Rothes is located at Rothes, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Glen Grant Distillery, Rothes.

Bus stations close to Rothes:

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

Alternative route from Balmedie to Rothes by bus and train via X63, SCOTRAIL and 36

To get from Balmedie to Rothes in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X63 bus from Whitehorse Inn, Balmedie 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 35 min.

215min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X63X63
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3636
Walk to Rothes
Leaves from Whitehorse Inn, Balmedie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whitehorse Inn, Balmedie
    ID 630030052
    430 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - X63X63
    Wait for bus
    X63
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070100
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    120 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 • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Dufftown
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kirk Place, Rothes
    ID 638052632
    19 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 Balmedie to Rothes?

    The fastest way takes 259 minutes, using Bus line 62, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 36.

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

    The alternative route takes 215 minutes, using Bus line X63, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 36.

  • Is there a direct bus between Balmedie 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 19 min.

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

    The 62 bus line goes from Aberdeen station near Balmedie 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 Balmedie to Rothes in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Balmedie and Rothes in Scotland by bus and train is about 4 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the 62 bus from the Aberdeen stop near Balmedie in Scotland.

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

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