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How to get fromEdinburgh Airport (EDI) to Rothesayby bus, train, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Rothesay by bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Air
    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 41m
    £25–62

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Air
    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
    3h 50m
    £17–37

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Haymarket 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 35m
    £44–92

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 78.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Rothesay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Rothesay. However, you can take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Sauchiehall Lane, 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 Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 3h 50m.

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