There are 3 ways to get from Arrochar 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- Take the train from Arrochar & Tarbet to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain
- Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry Cm3
4h 27m£29–62Bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Braeside Stores to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Wemyss Bay Stationbus 906 / ...
- Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry Cm3
4h 37m£16–36Line 302 bus, bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Tighness Cemetery to King Streetbus 302
- Take the bus from Colquhoun Square to Kilcreggan Pierbus 316
- Take the ferry from Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry Cm3
5h 33m
Arrochar to Rothesay by train, foot, and ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arrochar to Rothesay is to bus and ferry which costs £15 - £40 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Arrochar to Rothesay is to train and ferry which takes 4h 27m and costs £29 - £65.
The distance between Arrochar and Rothesay is 78 miles.
The best way to get from Arrochar to Rothesay without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 27m and costs £29 - £65.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Arrochar to Rothesay, including transfers.
There are 557+ hotels available in Rothesay.
What companies run services between Arrochar, Scotland and Rothesay, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Arrochar 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 Braeside Stores to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 4h 37m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Arrochar & Tarbet to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Braeside Stores to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–13
- Phone
- 08000 51 56 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- McGills Buses
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Wemyss Bay Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- McGills Buses
- Phone
- 01436 810 200
- Website
- Garelochhead Minibuses & Coaches
Bus from Tighness Cemetery to King Street
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Garelochhead Minibuses & Coaches
Bus from Colquhoun Square to Kilcreggan Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Garelochhead Minibuses & Coaches
- Phone
- 01436 820300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wilsons of Rhu
Bus from Colquhoun Square to Kilcreggan Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Wilsons of Rhu
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
Ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–17
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £3–5
- Car Fare
- £14–17
Ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–17
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £3–5
- Car Fare
- £14–17
Ferry from Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–10
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £2–4
- Car Fare
- £8–10
Ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–17
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £3–5
- Car Fare
- £14–17
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