What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Rothesay?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Rothesay is to ferry and bus which costs £29 - £85 and takes 6h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Rothesay?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Rothesay is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 29m and costs £29 - £85.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Rothesay?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Rothesay is 102 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Arran to Rothesay without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Rothesay without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 29m and costs £29 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Isle of Arran to Rothesay?

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Isle of Arran to Rothesay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rothesay?

There are 466+ hotels available in Rothesay.

Isle of Arran to Rothesay - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Rothesay by ferry, bus, 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.

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
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
6h 29m
£30–81
Ferry, line 10 bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Street10 / ...
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Bay
5. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry TerminalCm3
6h 33m
£39–90
Ferry, line 10 bus, line 11 bus, line 585 bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Kilmarnock Bus Station10
3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to South beach Road11
4. Take the bus from South beach Road to Burnlea Road585
5. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry TerminalCm3
6h 40m
£32–85

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 101.9 mi
Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Isle of Arran, Scotland and Rothesay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Rothesay. However, you can take the taxi to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Troon Ferry Terminal, walk to Garden Place, take the line 10 bus to Dunlop Street, walk to Kilmarnock Bus Station, 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 vehicle from Isle of Arran to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock, Glasgow Central, Wemyss Bay, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 6h 33m.

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