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

The cheapest way to get from Dunoon to Rothesay is to bus and line 490 bus which costs £10 - £15 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunoon to Rothesay is to bus and line 490 bus which takes 2h 15m and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Dunoon and Rothesay?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunoon to Rothesay. However, there are services departing from Cowal Cafe and arriving at Guildford Square via Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Dunoon to Rothesay?

The distance between Dunoon and Rothesay is 74 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunoon to Rothesay without a car is to bus and line 490 bus which takes 2h 15m and costs £10 - £15.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Dunoon to Rothesay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunoon to Rothesay bus from?

Dunoon to Rothesay bus services, operated by West Coast Motors, depart from Cowal Cafe station.

Where does the Dunoon to Rothesay bus arrive?

Dunoon to Rothesay bus services, operated by West Coast Motors, arrive at Ferry Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Rothesay?

There are 511+ hotels available in Rothesay.

Dunoon to Rothesay - 2 ways to travel via bus, line 490 bus, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Dunoon to Rothesay by bus or ferry

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Bus, line 490 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cowal Cafe to Ferry Terminalbus 478
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Guildford Squarebus 490 / ...
2h 15m
£10–15
Ferry, line 901 bus
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
2. Take the bus from Gourock Rail Station to Wemyss Bay Stationbus 901
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry Cm3
2h 43m
£12–36

Dunoon to Rothesay by bus and foot

12Weekly Services

2h 15mAverage Duration

£10Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dunoon to Rothesay.

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Distance: 73.1 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Cowal Cafe to Guildford Square via Ferry Terminal and Ferry Terminal in around 2h 15m.

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