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How to get fromLondon to Rothesayby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from London to Rothesay by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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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
    6h 56m
    £141–271

  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 3m
    £52–217

  3. 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 10m
    £89–333

  4. 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 14m
    £88–226

  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 24m
    £90–374

  6. Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane STN - 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 41m
    £55–182

  7. 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
    5h 39m
    £62–192

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

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - 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
    5h 33m
    £68–194

  9. Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    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 38m
    £109–378

London to Rothesay by train and ferry

Calendar142Weekly Services
Duration6h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£141Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 435.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from London to Rothesay. However, you can 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 London Victoria to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 12h 3m.

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