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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Rothesay is to bus and ferry via Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 which costs £18 - £40 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Rothesay is to train and ferry via Glasgow which takes 3h 24m and costs £30 - £110.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Rothesay?

The distance between Edinburgh and Rothesay is 85 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Rothesay without a car is to train and ferry via Glasgow which takes 3h 24m and costs £30 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Edinburgh to Rothesay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rothesay?

There are 456+ hotels available in Rothesay.

Edinburgh to Rothesay - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Rothesay by train, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry Cm3
3h 24m
£30–103
Bus, ferry via Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49bus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Wemyss Bay Stationbus 906 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry Cm3
4h 6m
£18–36
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Wemyss Bay Stationbus 906 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry Cm3
4h 1m
£19–36
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry Cm3
3h 55m
£26–103

Edinburgh to Rothesay by train, foot, and ferry

188Weekly Services

3h 24mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Rothesay.

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Distance: 84.7 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Rothesay. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Wemyss Bay, walk to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Rothesay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 4h 1m.

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