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How to get fromHeathrow Terminal 5 to Rothesayby train, ferry, bus or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Rothesay by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from London Euston 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 TerminalferryCm3
    8h 28m
    £87–261
  2. Bus, ferry via Leicester

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Asdabus
    2. Take the bus from Asda to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Wemyss Bay Stationbus906 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry TerminalferryCm3
    15h 22m
    £48–121
  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus802
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Wemyss Bay Stationbus906 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry TerminalferryCm3
    11h 33m
    £56–101
  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeLHR - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Wemyss Baytrain
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry
    5h 14m
    £85–276
  5. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain
    4. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry TerminalferryCm3
    8h 41m
    £118–298
  6. Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stratford (London)train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeLCY - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry
    6h 16m
    £116–386
  7. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeLGW - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry
    6h 16m
    £56–183
  8. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeLHR - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain
    4. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry
    6h 26m
    £83–264
  9. Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeLTN - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry
    6h 30m
    £66–191
  10. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Liverpool Street Stationtrain
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeSTN - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Wemyss Baytrain
    4. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry
    6h 51m
    £77–190

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Rothesay by foot, train, subway, and ferry

Calendar129Weekly Services
Duration8h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Rothesay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Rothesay. However, you can walk to Heathrow Terminal 5, take the train to Tottenham Court Rd, walk to Tottenham Court Road station, take the subway to Euston station, walk to London Euston, 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 Heathrow Terminal 5 to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 11h 33m.

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