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 Overgate which costs £17 - £45 and takes 5h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Rothesay is to train and ferry which takes 5h 30m and costs £28 - £85.

How far is it from Forfar to Rothesay?

The distance between Forfar and Rothesay is 136 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 train and ferry which takes 5h 30m and costs £28 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Forfar to Rothesay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rothesay?

There are 466+ hotels available in Rothesay.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Forfar 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
best
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
Bus, ferry via Overgate
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station
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 36m
£17–42
Bus, ferry
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 31m
£26–47
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 45m
£27–82

Forfar to Rothesay by bus, foot, train, and ferry

159Weekly Services

5h 30mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 135 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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 Slessor Gardens, walk to Dundee, 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 Council Offices to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Mill O Mains, Buchanan Bus Station, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 5h 31m.

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