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

The cheapest way to get from Linlithgow to Rothesay is to train and bus and ferry which costs £21 - £40 and takes 3h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linlithgow to Rothesay is to train and ferry which takes 3h 12m and costs £25 - £45.

How far is it from Linlithgow to Rothesay?

The distance between Linlithgow and Rothesay is 68 miles.

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

The best way to get from Linlithgow to Rothesay without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3h 12m and costs £25 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Linlithgow to Rothesay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rothesay?

There are 459+ hotels available in Rothesay.

Linlithgow to Rothesay - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Linlithgow 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 Linlithgow to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Bay
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry TerminalCm3
3h 12m
£26–45
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Linlithgow to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Cathedral Street to Wemyss Bay Station906 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry TerminalCm3
3h 17m
£22–40
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus StationX37
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 57m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 67.3 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Linlithgow to Rothesay. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, 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 train from Linlithgow to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Queen Street, Cathedral Street, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 3h 17m.

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