How to get from Oban to Rothes by bus?

From Oban to Rothes by bus

To get from Oban to Rothes in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the E14 bus from Station Road, Oban station to Union Street, Inverness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E7 bus and finally take the 36 bus from Duff Avenue, Elgin station to Kirk Place, Rothes station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 30 min.

330min
Walk to bus station
Bus - E14E14
Bus - E7E7
Bus - 3636
Walk to Rothes
Leaves from Station Road, Oban

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Road, Oban
    ID 60709271
    320 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - E14E14
    Wait for bus
    E14
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Street, Inverness
    ID 6700712819D
    204 min
  • 4
    Bus - E7E7
    Wait for bus
    E7
    Bridge Of Don
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Elgin
    ID 638053442
    75 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Duff Avenue, Elgin
    ID 638050262
    290 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Dufftown
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kirk Place, Rothes
    ID 638052632
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rothes
    Walk to
    Rothes
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Oban to Rothes by bus and train

To get from Oban to Rothes in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the E14 bus from Station Road, Oban station to Union Street, Inverness 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 5 hr 30 min.

330min
Walk to bus station
Bus - E14E14
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3636
Walk to Rothes
Leaves from Station Road, Oban

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Road, Oban
    ID 60709271
    320 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - E14E14
    Wait for bus
    E14
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Street, Inverness
    ID 6700712819D
    204 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inverness
    420 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    45 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 Oban to Rothes

The distance between Oban, Scotland and Rothes, Scotland is approximately 218.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 330 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oban to Rothes by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Oban to Rothes by bus and train

To get from Oban to Rothes in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the E14 bus from Station Road, Oban station to Union Street, Inverness 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 5 hr 30 min.

330min
Walk to bus station
Bus - E14E14
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3636
Walk to Rothes
Leaves from Station Road, Oban

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Road, Oban
    ID 60709271
    320 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - E14E14
    Wait for bus
    E14
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Street, Inverness
    ID 6700712819D
    204 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inverness
    420 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    45 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 Oban to Rothes?

    The fastest way takes 330 minutes, using Bus line E14, Bus line E7, Bus line 36.

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

    The alternative route takes 330 minutes, using Bus line E14, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 36.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 30 min.

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

    The E14 bus line goes from Station Road, Oban station near Oban to Inverness station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Inverness station near Rothes in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oban to Rothes in Scotland by bus?

    The total travel time between Oban and Rothes in Scotland by bus is about 5 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the E14 bus from the Station Road, Oban stop near Oban in Scotland.

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

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

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