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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Dundee 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
    5h 15m
    £50–113

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9
    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
    5h 22m
    £25–58

  3. Bus, ferry via Overgate

    1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    5h 39m
    £26–47

Forfar to Rothesay by bus, foot, train, and ferry

Calendar149Weekly Services
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 135.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Forfar to Rothesay. However, you can take the bus to Dundee Slessor Gardens, walk to Dundee, 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 Council Offices to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 5h 22m.

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