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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Rothesay is to bus and ferry which costs £8 - £23 and takes 2h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Rothesay is to train and ferry which takes 1h 59m and costs £13 - £29.

How far is it from Scotland to Rothesay?

The distance between Scotland and Rothesay is 38 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Rothesay without a car is to train and ferry which takes 1h 59m and costs £13 - £29.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Scotland to Rothesay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rothesay?

There are 466+ hotels available in Rothesay.

Scotland to Rothesay - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Scotland to Rothesay by train, ferry, or bus

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain Glasgow Central - Wemyss Bay
2. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry Cm3
1h 59m
£14–28
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to Wemyss Bay Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry Cm3
2h 35m
£8–22

Scotland to Rothesay by train and ferry

188Weekly Services

1h 59mAverage Duration

£14Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Scotland to Rothesay.

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Distance: 37.5 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Scotland and Rothesay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Scotland to Rothesay. However, you can 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 bus from Pavillion Theatre to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Wemyss Bay Station and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 2h 35m.

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