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How to get fromFort William to Rothesayby bus, ferry, or train

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

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  1. Bus, ferry via Glasgow Airport (GLA)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus bus 915
    2. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    5h 32m
    £30–56

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    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 57m
    £21–39

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Fort William 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
    6h 29m
    £45–124

Fort William to Rothesay by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration6h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 132.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Rothesay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Fort William to Rothesay. However, you can take the bus to Terminal Building, take the line 757 bus to Brick Lane, walk to Paisley Gilmour Street, 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 train from Fort William to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Wemyss Bay, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 6h 29m.

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