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

The cheapest way to get from Rothesay to Edinburgh is to ferry and bus via Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 which costs £18 - £40 and takes 3h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rothesay to Edinburgh is to ferry and train via Glasgow which takes 3h 11m and costs £30 - £110.

How far is it from Rothesay to Edinburgh?

The distance between Rothesay and Edinburgh is 85 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rothesay to Edinburgh without a car is to ferry and train via Glasgow which takes 3h 11m and costs £30 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Rothesay to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2463+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Rothesay to Edinburgh by ferry, train, 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.

Ferry, train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry Cm3
2. Take the train from Wemyss Bay to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3h 11m
£30–103
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry Cm3
2. Take the train from Wemyss Bay to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3h 49m
£14–46
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry Cm3
2. Take the bus from Wemyss Bay Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 900
3h 32m
£18–37
Ferry, bus via Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1
1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry Cm3
2. Take the bus from Wemyss Bay Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49 to Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1bus
3h 50m
£18–36

Rothesay to Edinburgh by ferry, train, and foot

188Weekly Services

3h 11mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rothesay to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 84.7 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Rothesay to Edinburgh. However, you can take the ferry to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Wemyss Bay, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Edinburgh Waverley. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Princes Street via Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, Wemyss Bay Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 32m.

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