What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Rothesay?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Rothesay is to ferry and line 585 bus which costs £27 - £70 and takes 3h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Rothesay?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Rothesay is to ferry and line 585 bus which takes 3h 33m and costs £27 - £70.

Is there a direct ferry between Isle of Arran and Rothesay?

No, there is no direct ferry from Isle of Arran to Rothesay. However, there are services departing from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal and arriving at Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Rothesay?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Rothesay is 46 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Arran to Rothesay without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Rothesay without a car is to ferry and line 585 bus which takes 3h 33m and costs £27 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Isle of Arran to Rothesay?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Isle of Arran to Rothesay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rothesay?

There are 552+ hotels available in Rothesay.

Isle of Arran to Rothesay - 2 ways to travel via ferry, and line 585 bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Rothesay by ferry or bus

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Ferry, line 585 bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
2. Take the bus from Hill Street to Burnlea Roadbus 585
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry Cm3
3h 33m
£28–69
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
2. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry Cm3
3h 55m
£29–74

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Distance: 45.4 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Isle of Arran, Scotland and Rothesay, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Dock road, South Beach Road, Ardrossan South Beach, Largs, Crawford Street, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 3h 55m.

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