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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Glasgow Queen Streettrain 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
    3h 12m
    £20–51

  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
    3h 46m
    £14–30

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Hielenman's Umbrellabus bus 1A / ...
    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
    3h 33m
    £20–47

Dumbarton to Rothesay by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar184Weekly Services
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Dumbarton to Rothesay. However, you can 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 Shopping Centre Entrance to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Hielenman's Umbrella, Glasgow Central, Wemyss Bay, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 3h 33m.

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