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

The cheapest way to get from Rothesay to Kilmarnock is to ferry and bus which costs £13 - £29 and takes 2h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rothesay to Kilmarnock is to ferry and bus which takes 2h 57m and costs £13 - £29.

How far is it from Rothesay to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Rothesay and Kilmarnock is 65 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rothesay to Kilmarnock without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 2h 57m and costs £13 - £29.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Rothesay to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 515+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Rothesay to Kilmarnock by ferry, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry Cm3
2. Take the bus from Wemyss Bay Station to Bath Streetbus 906 / ...
3. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
2h 57m
£13–29
Ferry, train
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 Kilmarnocktrain
3h 16m
£22–39
Ferry, line 585 bus, line 11 bus
1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry Cm3
2. Take the bus from Manse Court to Schoolwell Streetbus 585
3. Take the bus from Schoolwell Street to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus 11
3h 29m
£15–33

Rothesay to Kilmarnock by ferry and bus

188Weekly Services

2h 57mAverage Duration

£13Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rothesay to Kilmarnock.

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Distance: 64.4 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Rothesay to Kilmarnock. However, you can take the ferry to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Wemyss Bay Station, take the bus to Bath Street, walk to West Regent Lane, then take the bus to Kilmarnock Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Kilmarnock via Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, Wemyss Bay, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 16m.

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