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

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

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Braemar to Dundee South Marketgaitbus bus
    2. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    6h 43m
    £53–116

  2. Bus, ferry via Dundee

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Braemar to Dundee South Marketgaitbus 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
    £27–49

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Braemar to Dundee South Marketgaitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Overgate 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
    7h 9m
    £30–52

Braemar to Rothesay by bus, train, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Braemar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland and Rothesay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Braemar to Rothesay. However, you can take the bus to Dundee South Marketgait, walk to Dundee, 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 Braemar to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Dundee South Marketgait, Overgate, Buchanan Bus Station, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 7h 9m.

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