What is the cheapest way to get from Rothes to Aviemore?

The cheapest way to get from Rothes to Aviemore is to bus which costs £6 and takes 3h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rothes to Aviemore?

The fastest way to get from Rothes to Aviemore is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Rothes and Aviemore?

No, there is no direct bus from Rothes to Aviemore station. However, there are services departing from Kirk Place and arriving at Station via Elgin station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Rothes and Aviemore?

No, there is no direct train from Rothes to Aviemore. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Aviemore via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Rothes to Aviemore?

The distance between Rothes and Aviemore is 78 miles. The road distance is 38.7 miles.

How do I travel from Rothes to Aviemore without a car?

The best way to get from Rothes to Aviemore without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 38m and costs £21 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Rothes to Aviemore?

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Rothes to Aviemore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rothes to Aviemore bus from?

Rothes to Aviemore bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin station.

Where do I catch the Rothes to Aviemore train from?

Rothes to Aviemore train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.

Train or bus from Rothes to Aviemore?

The best way to get from Rothes to Aviemore is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £23 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus via Inverness, which costs £14 - £20 and takes 2h 59m.

Where does the Rothes to Aviemore bus arrive?

Rothes to Aviemore bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Rothes to Aviemore train arrive?

Rothes to Aviemore train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Rothes to Aviemore?

Yes, the driving distance between Rothes to Aviemore is 39 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Rothes to Aviemore.

Where can I stay near Aviemore?

There are 481+ hotels available in Aviemore.

Rothes to Aviemore - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Rothes to Aviemore by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Stationbus Uk093 / ...
2h 38m
£21–33
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Speyside High School to Bus Shelterbus 37A
2. Take the bus from Bus Shelter to MacKenzies Hotelbus 37A
3h 38m
£6
Train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
3h 26m
£23–47
Drive 38.4 mi
1. Drive from Rothes to Aviemorecar 38.4 mi
49 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rothes to Aviemoretaxi 38.4 mi
49 min
£170–210
Bus via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Stationbus Uk093 / ...
2h 59m
£14–20

Rothes to Aviemore by bus and train

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Distance: 78 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Rothes, Scotland and Aviemore, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Kirk Place to Aviemore via Duff Avenue, Elgin, and Inverness in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kirk Place to Station via Duff Avenue, Elgin station, Inverness Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 2h 59m.

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