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How to get fromRothesay to Manchesterby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Rothesay to Manchester by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    2. Take the train from Wemyss Bay to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train
    4. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    5h 51m
    £63–156

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    2. Take the bus from Wemyss Bay Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    7h 15m
    £34–63

  3. Ferry, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    6h 28m
    £71–214

  4. Ferry, bus via Manchester Central Coach Station

    1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    2. Take the bus from Wemyss Bay Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    7h 55m
    £39–83

  5. Ferry, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane GLA - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    7h 18m
    £77–230

  6. Ferry, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 57m
    £71–178

Rothesay to Manchester by ferry and train

Calendar184Weekly Services
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 259.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Rothesay, Scotland and Manchester, England?

There is no direct connection from Rothesay to Manchester. However, you can take the ferry to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Wemyss Bay, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Preston, then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Shudehill Interchange via Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, Wemyss Bay Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 15m.

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