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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Rothesay is to bus and ferry via Dundee Seagate Bus Station which costs £22 - £45 and takes 5h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Rothesay is to bus and ferry which takes 5h 28m and costs £26 - £50.

How far is it from Forfar to Rothesay?

The distance between Forfar and Rothesay is 137 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Rothesay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 5h 28m and costs £26 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Forfar to Rothesay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rothesay?

There are 457+ hotels available in Rothesay.

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

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

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

Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Mill O Mains to Buchanan Bus StationM9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Wemyss Bay Station906 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry TerminalCm3
5h 28m
£26–47
Bus, ferry via Dundee Seagate Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Wemyss Bay Station906 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry TerminalCm3
5h 37m
£22–42
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Bay
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry TerminalCm3
5h 30m
£28–81
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Cathedral Street to Wemyss Bay Station906 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry TerminalCm3
5h 44m
£27–82

Forfar to Rothesay by bus and ferry

188Weekly Services

5h 28mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 136.1 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Forfar to Rothesay. However, you can take the bus to Mill O Mains, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the 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 Lidl to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Wemyss Bay, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 5h 30m.

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