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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan to Rothesay by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    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
    4h 58m
    £24–51

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Wemyss Baytrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    5h 36m
    £43–82

  3. Bus, ferry via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Burnlea Roadbus bus 585
    4. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    5h 44m
    £37–60

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    5h 51m
    £50–98

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  • Distance: 123.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Rothesay. However, you can take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Wemyss Bay Station, walk to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Rothesay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Henrietta Street, Rail Station, Girvan, Ayr, Paisley Gilmour Street, Wemyss Bay, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 5h 36m.

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