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

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There are 3 ways to get from Motherwell to Rothesay by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Motherwell 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
    2h 49m
    £18–46

  2. Bus, ferry via Muir Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Wemyss Bay Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    3h 15m
    £11–25

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Wemyss Bay Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    3h 14m
    £13–29

Motherwell to Rothesay by train and ferry

Calendar184Weekly Services
Duration2h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 50.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Motherwell 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 Hamilton Road to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 3h 14m.

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