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

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Rothesay is to bus and ferry which costs £16 - £35 and takes 3h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stirling to Rothesay is to train and ferry which takes 3h 13m and costs £24 - £40.

How far is it from Stirling to Rothesay?

The distance between Stirling and Rothesay is 68 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stirling to Rothesay without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3h 13m and costs £24 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Stirling to Rothesay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rothesay?

There are 473+ hotels available in Rothesay.

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

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

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Bay
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry TerminalCm3
3h 13m
£24–39
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationM8
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Wemyss Bay Station906 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry TerminalCm3
3h 34m
£16–34
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Cathedral Street to Wemyss Bay Station906 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry TerminalCm3
3h 26m
£20–34
Bus, ferry via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX10
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Wemyss Bay Station906 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry TerminalCm3
4h 56m
£18–35

Stirling to Rothesay by train, foot, and ferry

174Weekly Services

3h 13mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stirling to Rothesay.

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Distance: 67.2 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Stirling to Rothesay. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Central, 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 train from Stirling to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Queen Street, Cathedral Street, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 3h 26m.

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