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How to get fromRothesay to Aberdeenby ferry, train, or bus

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

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    2. Take the train from Wemyss Bay to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train
    5h 41m
    £69–136

  2. Ferry, bus via Dundee

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    2. Take the bus from Wemyss Bay Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    6h 10m
    £30–75

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    2. Take the bus from Wemyss Bay Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    6h
    £31–78

Rothesay to Aberdeen by ferry, train, and foot

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Rothesay to Aberdeen. However, you can take the ferry to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Wemyss Bay, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Aberdeen. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Union Square Bus Station via Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, Wemyss Bay Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h.

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