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 16m 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 16m and costs £26 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m 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 Stationbus M9
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
5h 16m
£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 55bus
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
5h 37m
£22–42
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Dundee 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
5h 23m
£28–80
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Cathedral Street to Wemyss Bay Stationbus 906 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry Cm3
5h 39m
£26–82

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Forfar to Rothesay.

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Distance: 136.1 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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 23m.

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