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How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to Rothesayby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Rothesay by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain 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 Cm3
    5h 34m
    £66–176

  2. Bus, ferry via John Dobson Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street 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
    6h 53m
    £27–53

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    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
    6h 38m
    £38–91

  4. Fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane NCL - GLA
    2. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 1m
    £72–205

  5. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane NCL - 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
    8h 7m
    £57–216

Newcastle upon Tyne to Rothesay by train and ferry

Calendar184Weekly Services
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 206.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Rothesay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Newcastle upon Tyne to Rothesay. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, 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 Newcastle Coach Station to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 6h 38m.

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