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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Rothesay is to bus and ferry which costs £13 - £29 and takes 3h 25m.

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

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

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Rothesay?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Rothesay is 62 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock to Rothesay?

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

Where can I stay near Rothesay?

There are 496+ hotels available in Rothesay.

Kilmarnock to Rothesay - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus

There are 3 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Rothesay by train, ferry, or bus

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 Kilmarnock 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 Terminalferry Cm3
3h 15m
£22–39
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bath Streetbus X76 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to Wemyss Bay Stationbus 906 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry Cm3
3h 25m
£13–29
Line 11 bus, line 585 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to South beach Roadbus 11
2. Take the bus from South beach Road to Burnlea Roadbus 585
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry Cm3
3h 41m
£15–33

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kilmarnock to Rothesay.

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Distance: 61.3 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Kilmarnock to Rothesay. However, you can 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 Kilmarnock Bus Station to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Bath Street, Pavillion Theatre, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 3h 25m.

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