What is the cheapest way to get from Brodick to Rothesay?

The cheapest way to get from Brodick to Rothesay is to ferry and line 585 bus which costs £18 - £60 and takes 3h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brodick to Rothesay?

The fastest way to get from Brodick to Rothesay is to ferry and line 585 bus which takes 3h 27m and costs £18 - £60.

Is there a direct ferry between Brodick and Rothesay?

No, there is no direct ferry from Brodick to Rothesay. However, there are services departing from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal and arriving at Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Brodick to Rothesay?

The distance between Brodick and Rothesay is 42 miles.

How do I travel from Brodick to Rothesay without a car?

The best way to get from Brodick to Rothesay without a car is to ferry and line 585 bus which takes 3h 27m and costs £18 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Brodick to Rothesay?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Brodick to Rothesay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rothesay?

There are 552+ hotels available in Rothesay.

Brodick to Rothesay - 2 ways to travel via ferry, and line 585 bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Brodick to Rothesay by ferry or bus

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Ferry, line 585 bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
2. Take the bus from Hill Street to Burnlea Roadbus 585
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry Cm3
3h 27m
£18–56
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
2. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry Cm3
3h 50m
£19–61

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Distance: 42.1 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Dock road, South Beach Road, Ardrossan South Beach, Largs, Crawford Street, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 3h 50m.

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