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How to get fromInveraray to Rothesayby bus or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Inveraray to Rothesay by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Front Street to Ferry Terminalbus bus 486
    2. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    3h 22m
    £17–45

  2. Bus, ferry via Colintraive Ferry Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Front Street to Ferry Terminalbus bus 486
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus bus 478
    3. Take the ferry from Colintraive Ferry Terminal to Rhubodach Bute Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm4
    4h 29m
    £17–30

  3. Bus, ferry via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Front Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926 / ...
    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
    4h 35m
    £20–43

Inveraray to Rothesay by bus and ferry

Calendar87Weekly Services
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 59.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Inveraray to Rothesay. However, you can take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Dunoon Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Gourock Ferry Terminal, walk to Gourock Rail Station, take the line 901 bus to Wemyss Bay Station, walk to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Rothesay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Front Street to Guildford Square via Ferry Terminal, Colintraive Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 4h 29m.

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