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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain train Glasgow Central - Wemyss Bay
    2. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    3h 48m
    £21–49

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to James Watt Streetbus bus 1A / ...
    2. Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Wemyss Bay Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    5h
    £17–34

  3. Line 757 bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Swindon Street to Brick Lanebus bus 757
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Wemyss Baytrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    4h 30m
    £22–45

Balloch to Rothesay by train and ferry

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Rothesay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Balloch to Rothesay. However, you can take the train to Dalmuir, take the train to Glasgow Central Low Level, 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 Balloch to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Dalmuir, Swindon Street, Brick Lane, Paisley Gilmour Street, Wemyss Bay, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 4h 30m.

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