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

From Dundee to Rothes by bus and train

To get from Dundee to Rothes in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Dundee station to Aberdeen 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 7 min.

247min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3636
Walk to Rothes
Leaves from Dundee

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dundee
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    83 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    88 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
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Public transport directions from Dundee to Rothes

The distance between Dundee, Scotland and Rothes, Scotland is approximately 245.94 km, which can typically be travelled in 247 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dundee to Rothes by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Dundee

Dundee is located at Dundee, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Science Centre, Dundee City Centre.

Bus stations close to Dundee:

  • Railway Station, Dundee City Centre
  • Malmaison, Dundee City Centre
  • Queens Hotel, Dundee City Centre

Public transport stations close to Rothes, Scotland

Rothes is located at Rothes, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Glen Grant Distillery, Rothes.

Bus stations close to Rothes:

  • Glen Grant Distillery, Rothes
  • Glennies Lane, Glen Grant Distillery
  • Kirk Place, Rothes

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 247 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 36.

  • Is there a direct train between Dundee and Rothes?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 7 min.

  • Which train line goes from Dundee to Rothes?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Dundee to Rothes by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Dundee in Dundee and Rothes in Scotland by train and bus is about 4 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Dundee to get to Rothes?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Aberdeen station near Dundee in Dundee.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Dundee and Rothes?

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