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

From Thornton to Rothes by bus and train

To get from Thornton to Rothes in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Glenrothes With Thornton station to Dundee 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 38 min.

578min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3636
Walk to Rothes
Leaves from Glenrothes With Thornton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Thornton
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Dundee
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dundee
    38 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    180 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New Elgin Road, New Elgin
    ID 638050491
    150 m • 2 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
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Scotland.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transport directions from Thornton to Rothes

The distance between Thornton, Scotland and Rothes, Scotland is approximately 292.69 km, which can typically be travelled in 578 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thornton to Rothes by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Thornton to Rothes?

    The fastest way takes 578 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 36.

  • Is there a direct train between Thornton and Rothes in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 9 hr 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from Thornton to Rothes in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Dundee station near Thornton to Dundee station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Dundee station near Rothes in Scotland.

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

    The total travel time between Thornton and Rothes in Scotland by train and bus is about 9 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Thornton to get to Rothes in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Dundee station near Thornton in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Thornton and Rothes in Scotland?

    Get off the train at the Dundee stop, which is closest to Rothes in Scotland.

Popular Routes