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

The cheapest way to get from Freckleton to Rothesay is to bus and ferry which costs £21 - £80 and takes 7h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Freckleton to Rothesay is to train and ferry which takes 5h 50m and costs £30 - £150.

How far is it from Freckleton to Rothesay?

The distance between Freckleton and Rothesay is 239 miles.

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

The best way to get from Freckleton to Rothesay without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 50m and costs £30 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Freckleton to Rothesay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rothesay?

There are 459+ hotels available in Rothesay.

Freckleton to Rothesay - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Freckleton to Rothesay by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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 Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Bay
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry TerminalCm3
5h 50m
£33–144
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station 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
7h 41m
£21–76
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Kirkham & Wesham to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminal
8h 30m
£82–202
Bus, ferry via Meikle Earnock
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Bus Station181
2. Take the bus from Queen St to Wemyss Bay Station906 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry TerminalCm3
9h 15m
£37–66
Train to Liverpool, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminal
8h 22m
£102–274

Freckleton to Rothesay by bus, train, and ferry

159Weekly Services

5h 50mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 237.7 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Freckleton, England and Rothesay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Freckleton to Rothesay. However, you can take the line 68 bus to Bus Station, take the bus to Railway Station, walk to Preston, take the train 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 Blackfield Road to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 7h 41m.

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