How to get from St Andrews to Rothes by bus and train?

From St Andrews to Rothes by bus and train

To get from St Andrews to Rothes in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 99 bus from Bus Station, St Andrews 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 4 hr 57 min. The bus and train schedule from St Andrews may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rothes on the Moovit app.

297min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9999
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3636
Walk to Rothes
Leaves from Bus Station, St Andrews

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, St Andrews
    ID 6500N9501
    560 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9999
    Wait for bus
    99
    Dundee City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Dundee City Centre
    ID 640017235
    28 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
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rothes
    Walk to
    Rothes
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from St Andrews to Rothes by bus and train via 99S, SCOTRAIL and 36

To get from St Andrews to Rothes in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 99S bus from Bus Station, St Andrews 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 9 hr 27 min. The bus and train schedule from St Andrews may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rothes on the Moovit app.

567min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 99S99S
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3636
Walk to Rothes
Leaves from Bus Station, St Andrews

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, St Andrews
    ID 6500N9501
    560 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 99S99S
    Wait for bus
    99S
    Dundee City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Dundee City Centre
    ID 640017235
    29 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
    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 St Andrews to Rothes

The distance between St Andrews, Scotland and Rothes, Scotland is approximately 266.82 km, which can typically be travelled in 297 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St Andrews 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 St Andrews to Rothes

To check the bus and train schedule from St Andrews to Rothes using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (St Andrews) 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 St Andrews to Rothes by bus and train via 99S, SCOTRAIL and 36

To get from St Andrews to Rothes in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 99S bus from Bus Station, St Andrews 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 9 hr 27 min. The bus and train schedule from St Andrews may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rothes on the Moovit app.

567min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 99S99S
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3636
Walk to Rothes
Leaves from Bus Station, St Andrews

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, St Andrews
    ID 6500N9501
    560 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 99S99S
    Wait for bus
    99S
    Dundee City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Dundee City Centre
    ID 640017235
    29 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
    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 St Andrews to Rothes?

    The fastest way takes 297 minutes, using Bus line 99, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 36.

  • What is the alternative route to get from St Andrews to Rothes?

    The alternative route takes 567 minutes, using Bus line 99S, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 36.

  • Is there a direct bus between St Andrews 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 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from St Andrews to Rothes in Scotland?

    The 99 bus line goes from Bus Station, St Andrews station near St Andrews 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 St Andrews to Rothes in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between St Andrews and Rothes in Scotland by bus and train is about 4 hr 57 min.

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

    Get on the 99 bus from the Bus Station, St Andrews stop near St Andrews in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between St Andrews 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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