What is the cheapest way to get from Cumnock to Rothesay?

The cheapest way to get from Cumnock to Rothesay is to line 42 bus and bus and ferry which costs £17 - £40 and takes 4h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cumnock to Rothesay?

The fastest way to get from Cumnock to Rothesay is to line 42 bus and bus and ferry which takes 4h 23m and costs £17 - £40.

How far is it from Cumnock to Rothesay?

The distance between Cumnock and Rothesay is 70 miles.

How do I travel from Cumnock to Rothesay without a car?

The best way to get from Cumnock to Rothesay without a car is to line 42 bus and bus and ferry which takes 4h 23m and costs £17 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Cumnock to Rothesay?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Cumnock to Rothesay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rothesay?

There are 468+ hotels available in Rothesay.

Cumnock to Rothesay - 2 ways to travel via train, line 42 bus, bus, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Cumnock to Rothesay by bus, ferry, or train

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Line 42 bus, bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Cumnock Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station42 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Burnlea Road585
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry TerminalCm3
4h 23m
£18–36
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Bay
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry TerminalCm3
4h 32m
£26–43

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cumnock to Rothesay.

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Distance: 69.2 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Cumnock, Scotland and Rothesay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Cumnock to Rothesay. However, you can take the line 42 bus to Ayr Bus Station, take the bus to Burnlea Road, walk to Crawford Street, take the line 906 bus to Wemyss Bay Station, walk to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Rothesay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cumnock Bus Station to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Well Road, Auchinleck, Glasgow Central, Wemyss Bay, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 4h 32m.

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