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How to get fromEast Kilbride to Rothesayby train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from East Kilbride 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
    2h 58m
    £18–43

  2. Line 18 bus, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Whitemoss Roundabout to West Regent Streetbus bus 18 / ...
    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
    3h 39m
    £13–28

  3. Line 6 bus, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to West Regent Lanebus bus 6 / ...
    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
    3h 52m
    £13–29

East Kilbride to Rothesay by train and ferry

Calendar184Weekly Services
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 48.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Rothesay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from East Kilbride to Rothesay. However, you can 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 Whitemoss Roundabout to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via West Regent Street, Pavillion Theatre, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 3h 39m.

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