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How to get fromLondon Paddington Station to Rothesayby train, ferry, bus, plane, or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from London Paddington Station to Rothesay by train, ferry, bus, plane, or subway

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain 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
    7h 48m
    £138–284

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria 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
    12h 36m
    £55–214

  3. Bus, ferry via Golders Green Station

    1. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 595 / ...
    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
    12h 33m
    £85–205

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    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
    5h 9m
    £89–354

  5. Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    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
    5h 32m
    £102–374

  6. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LGW - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h
    £71–206

  7. Subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the subway from Paddington to Liverpool Street stationsubway subway
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane STN - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Wemyss Baytrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 11m
    £64–200

  8. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 51m
    £76–212

  9. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 14m
    £89–335

  10. Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 32m
    £112–365

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 438.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between London Paddington Station, England and Rothesay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from London Paddington Station to Rothesay. However, you can take the bus to Euston Station, walk to London Euston, take the train 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 Paddington Station to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Golders Green Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 12h 33m.

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