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 via Canal Street which costs £20 - £40 and takes 4h 37m.

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 3h 48m and costs £26 - £55.

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 3h 48m and costs £26 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Perth to Rothesay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rothesay?

There are 460+ hotels available in Rothesay.

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

There are 3 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
3h 48m
£27–52
Bus, ferry via Canal Street
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
4h 37m
£20–39
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus E3
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
4h 11m

Perth to Rothesay by train, foot, and ferry

188Weekly Services

3h 48mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Perth to Rothesay.

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Distance: 99.9 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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 4h 11m.

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