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

From Highland to Rothes by bus and train

To get from Highland to Rothes in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 1A bus from Wellside Road End, Balloch station to Inverness Airport Railway Station, Inverness Airport 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 2 hr 16 min. The bus and train schedule from Highland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rothes on the Moovit app.

136min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1A1A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3636
Walk to Rothes
Leaves from Wellside Road End, Balloch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wellside Road End, Balloch
    ID 6700600033
    1.19 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1A1A
    Wait for bus
    1A
    Inverness Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Inverness Airport Railway Station, Inverness Airport
    ID 670000112
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inverness Airport
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    37 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 Highland to Rothes by bus and train via 11, SCOTRAIL and 36

To get from Highland to Rothes in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 11 bus from Wellside Road End, Balloch station to Inverness Airport Railway Station, Inverness Airport 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 2 hr 46 min. The bus and train schedule from Highland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rothes on the Moovit app.

166min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1111
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3636
Walk to Rothes
Leaves from Wellside Road End, Balloch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wellside Road End, Balloch
    ID 6700600033
    1.19 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Ardersier
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Inverness Airport Railway Station, Inverness Airport
    ID 670000112
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inverness Airport
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    37 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 Highland to Rothes

The distance between Highland, Scotland and Rothes, Scotland is approximately 72.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 136 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Highland 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 Highland to Rothes

To check the bus and train schedule from Highland to Rothes using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Highland) 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 Highland to Rothes by bus and train via 11, SCOTRAIL and 36

To get from Highland to Rothes in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 11 bus from Wellside Road End, Balloch station to Inverness Airport Railway Station, Inverness Airport 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 2 hr 46 min. The bus and train schedule from Highland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rothes on the Moovit app.

166min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1111
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3636
Walk to Rothes
Leaves from Wellside Road End, Balloch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wellside Road End, Balloch
    ID 6700600033
    1.19 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Ardersier
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Inverness Airport Railway Station, Inverness Airport
    ID 670000112
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inverness Airport
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    37 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 Highland to Rothes?

    The fastest way takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 1A, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 36.

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

    The alternative route takes 166 minutes, using Bus line 11, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 36.

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

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

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

    The 1A bus line goes from Wellside Road End, Balloch station near Highland to Inverness Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Inverness Airport station near Rothes in Scotland.

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

    The total travel time between Highland and Rothes in Scotland by bus and train is about 2 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the 1A bus from the Wellside Road End, Balloch stop near Highland in Scotland.

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

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

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