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

The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Rothesay is to train and ferry which costs £22 - £40 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Rothesay is to train and ferry which takes 3h 15m and costs £22 - £40.

How far is it from Helensburgh to Rothesay?

The distance between Helensburgh and Rothesay is 60 miles.

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

The best way to get from Helensburgh to Rothesay without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3h 15m and costs £22 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Helensburgh to Rothesay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rothesay?

There are 473+ hotels available in Rothesay.

Helensburgh to Rothesay - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 316 bus

There are 2 ways to get from Helensburgh to Rothesay by train, ferry, or bus

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Bay
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry TerminalCm3
3h 15m
£22–37
Line 316 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Colquhoun Square to Kilcreggan Pier316
2. Take the ferry from Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminal
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry TerminalCm3
3h 16m

Helensburgh to Rothesay by train, foot, and ferry

174Weekly Services

3h 15mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Helensburgh to Rothesay.

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Distance: 60.1 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Helensburgh to Rothesay. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, 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 Colquhoun Square to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Kilcreggan Pier, Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock Rail Station, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 3h 16m.

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