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

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

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  1. Ferry, bus via Buchanan Bus Station

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    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 Lower Stoneymollan Roadbus bus 915 / ...
    3h 16m
    £14–31

  2. Ferry, train, line 757 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    2. Take the train from Wemyss Bay to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Sneddon Street to French Streetbus bus 757
    3h 36m
    £22–49

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Kilcreggan Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kilcreggan Pier to Helensburgh stationbus bus 316
    4. Take the bus from Helensburgh station to Balloch Bus Terminusbus bus 206
    4h 32m

Rothesay to Balloch by ferry and bus

Calendar184Weekly Services
Duration3h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 61.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Rothesay, Scotland and Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Rothesay to Balloch. However, you can take the ferry to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Wemyss Bay Station, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, then take the bus to Lower Stoneymollan Road. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Balloch via Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, Wemyss Bay, Paisley Gilmour Street, New Sneddon Street, French Street, and Dalmuir in around 3h 36m.

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