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How to get fromAviemore to Rothesayby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Aviemore to Rothesay by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Aviemore 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 42m
    £70–128

  2. Bus, ferry via Pitlochry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Station to West End Car Parkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from West End Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 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
    6h 59m
    £34–72

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Aviemore station to Buchanan Bus Stnbus 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 25m
    £35–72

Aviemore to Rothesay by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Aviemore 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 Aviemore station to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Stn, Buchanan Bus Station, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 6h 25m.

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