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 Bus Station which costs £14 - £40 and takes 4h 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 3h 54m 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 54m and costs £26 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Perth to Rothesay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rothesay?

There are 464+ hotels available in Rothesay.

Perth to Rothesay - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 4 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 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 54m
£26–50
Bus, ferry via Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
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 13m
£15–38
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Perth 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
4h
£22–45
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus StationE3
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 8m

Perth to Rothesay by train, foot, and ferry

159Weekly Services

3h 54mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 99.9 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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 train from Perth to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Queen Street, Cathedral Street, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 4h.

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