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How to get fromAberdeen to Rothesayby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Aberdeen to Rothesay by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    5h 39m
    £79–155

  2. Bus, ferry via Dundee

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Wemyss Bay Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    7h 32m
    £28–51

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Wemyss Bay Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    6h 50m
    £31–54

  4. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ABZ - GLA
    2. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 23m
    £108–288

Aberdeen to Rothesay by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Aberdeen 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 bus from Union Square Bus Station to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 6h 50m.

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