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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Glasgow Centraltrain 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
    4h 59m
    £32–72

  2. Line 76 bus, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cumnock Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus 76 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to Wemyss Bay Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    5h 3m
    £22–41

  3. Line 42 bus, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cumnock Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 42 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Burnlea Roadbus bus 585
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    5h 22m
    £27–47

Cumnock to Rothesay by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 76.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Cumnock to Rothesay. However, you can take the line 76 bus to Well Road, walk to Auchinleck, take the train 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 Cumnock Bus Station to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Bath Street, Pavillion Theatre, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 5h 3m.

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