There are 3 ways to get from Rothesay to Falkirk by ferry, train, or bus
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Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry TerminalCm3
- Take the train from Wemyss Bay to Glasgow CentralWemyss Bay - Glasgow Central
2h 46m£21–43Ferry, bus, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry TerminalCm3
- Take the bus from Wemyss Bay Station to Cathedral Street906 / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk Grahamston
3h 39m£20–35Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry TerminalCm3
- Take the bus from Wemyss Bay Station to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston StationX37
3h 57m
Rothesay to Falkirk by ferry, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rothesay to Falkirk is to ferry and bus and train which costs £20 - £35 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Rothesay to Falkirk is to ferry and train which takes 2h 46m and costs £21 - £45.
The distance between Rothesay and Falkirk is 60 miles.
The best way to get from Rothesay to Falkirk without a car is to ferry and train which takes 2h 46m and costs £21 - £45.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Rothesay to Falkirk, including transfers.
There are 831+ hotels available in Falkirk.
What companies run services between Rothesay, Scotland and Falkirk, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Rothesay to Falkirk. 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 Falkirk High. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Falkirk Grahamston via Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, Wemyss Bay Station, Cathedral Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 3h 39m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Wemyss Bay to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk Grahamston
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–12
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08000 51 56 51
- enquiries@mcgillsbuses.co.uk
- Website
- mcgillsbuses.co.uk
Bus from Wemyss Bay Station to Cathedral Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Wemyss Bay Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- enquiries@calmac.co.uk
- Website
- calmac.co.uk
Ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–17
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £3–5
- Car Fare
- £14–17
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