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

From Cumbernauld to Rothes by bus and train

To get from Cumbernauld to Rothes in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the E3 bus from Greenfaulds High School, Greenfaulds station to Railway Station, Dundee City Centre 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 6 hr 16 min. The bus and train schedule from Cumbernauld may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rothes on the Moovit app.

376min
Walk to bus station
Bus - E3E3
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3636
Walk to Rothes
Leaves from Greenfaulds High School, Greenfaulds

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Greenfaulds High School, Greenfaulds
    ID 61601259
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - E3E3
    Wait for bus
    E3
    Dundee City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Dundee City Centre
    ID 640017235
    88 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dundee
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    180 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
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rothes
    Walk to
    Rothes
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cumbernauld to Rothes by bus and train via MEGABUS M9, SCOTRAIL and 36

To get from Cumbernauld to Rothes in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MEGABUS M9 bus from Cumbernauld Town Centre Bus Station station to Dundee Seagate Bus Station 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 9 hr 8 min. The bus and train schedule from Cumbernauld may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rothes on the Moovit app.

548min
Walk to bus station
Bus - MEGABUS M9MEGABUS M9
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3636
Walk to Rothes
Leaves from Cumbernauld Town Centre Bus Station

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  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cumbernauld Town Centre Bus Station
    1.55 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Bus - MEGABUS M9MEGABUS M9
    Wait for bus
    MEGABUS M9
    Dundee
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dundee Seagate Bus Station
    109 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dundee
    820 m • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    180 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
    20 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 Cumbernauld to Rothes

The distance between Cumbernauld, Scotland and Rothes, Scotland is approximately 349.12 km, which can typically be travelled in 376 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cumbernauld to Rothes by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Cumbernauld to Rothes

To check the bus and train schedule from Cumbernauld to Rothes using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cumbernauld) and destination (Rothes), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Cumbernauld to Rothes by bus and train via MEGABUS M9, SCOTRAIL and 36

To get from Cumbernauld to Rothes in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MEGABUS M9 bus from Cumbernauld Town Centre Bus Station station to Dundee Seagate Bus Station 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 9 hr 8 min. The bus and train schedule from Cumbernauld may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rothes on the Moovit app.

548min
Walk to bus station
Bus - MEGABUS M9MEGABUS M9
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3636
Walk to Rothes
Leaves from Cumbernauld Town Centre Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cumbernauld Town Centre Bus Station
    1.55 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Bus - MEGABUS M9MEGABUS M9
    Wait for bus
    MEGABUS M9
    Dundee
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dundee Seagate Bus Station
    109 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dundee
    820 m • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    180 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
    20 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 Cumbernauld to Rothes?

    The fastest way takes 376 minutes, using Bus line E3, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 36.

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

    The alternative route takes 548 minutes, using Bus line MEGABUS M9, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 36.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 16 min.

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

    The E3 bus line goes from Greenfaulds High School, Greenfaulds station near Cumbernauld to Dundee City Centre station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Dundee City Centre station near Rothes in Scotland.

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

    The total travel time between Cumbernauld and Rothes in Scotland by bus and train is about 6 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the E3 bus from the Greenfaulds High School, Greenfaulds stop near Cumbernauld in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Dundee City Centre stop, which is closest to Rothes in Scotland.

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