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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Rothesay is to bus and ferry which costs £20 - £40 and takes 5h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Rothesay is to train and ferry which takes 4h 15m and costs £29 - £85.

How far is it from Perth to Rothesay?

The distance between Perth and Rothesay is 100 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Rothesay without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 15m and costs £29 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Perth to Rothesay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rothesay?

There are 496+ hotels available in Rothesay.

Perth to Rothesay - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Perth 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 Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry Cm3
4h 15m
£29–81
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Wemyss Bay Stationbus 906 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry Cm3
5h 13m
£20–39

Perth to Rothesay by train, foot, and ferry

94Weekly Services

4h 15mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Perth to Rothesay.

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Distance: 99.9 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Perth 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 bus from Canal Street to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 5h 13m.

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