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

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There are 2 ways to get from Lochranza to Rothesay by ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Ferry, line 585 bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the bus from Hill Street to Main Streetbus bus 585
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    6h 4m
    £23–64

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Wemyss Baytrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    6h 12m
    £30–81

Lochranza to Rothesay by bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 58.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Lochranza to Rothesay. However, you can take the line 324 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Hill Street, take the line 585 bus to Main Street, walk to School Wynd, take the line 578 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 Lochranza castle to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Ferry Terminal, Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Paisley Gilmour Street, Wemyss Bay, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 6h 12m.

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