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

The cheapest way to get from Inveraray to Rothesay is to bus and ferry via Glasgow which costs £20 - £40 and takes 4h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inveraray to Rothesay is to bus and ferry which takes 2h 57m and costs £16 - £45.

How far is it from Inveraray to Rothesay?

The distance between Inveraray and Rothesay is 60 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inveraray to Rothesay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 2h 57m and costs £16 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Inveraray to Rothesay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rothesay?

There are 475+ hotels available in Rothesay.

Inveraray to Rothesay - 2 ways to travel via bus, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Inveraray to Rothesay by bus or ferry

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Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Front Street to Ferry Terminal486
2. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry TerminalCm1
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry TerminalCm3
2h 57m
£17–45
Bus, ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Front Street to Buchanan Bus Station926 / ...
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
4h 18m
£20–38

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Inveraray to Rothesay.

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Distance: 59.6 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Inveraray to Rothesay. However, you can take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Dunoon Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Gourock Ferry Terminal, walk to Gourock Rail Station, take the line 901 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 Front Street to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 4h 18m.

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