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

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There are 4 ways to get from Rothesay to Balloch 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 Wemyss Bay - Glasgow Central
    3h 20m
    £22–56

  2. Ferry, bus

    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 Lower Stoneymollan Roadbus bus 915 / ...
    3h 24m
    £14–31

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    2. Take the bus from Wemyss Bay Station to Cathedral Streetbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Ballochtrain train
    3h 28m
    £17–38

  4. Ferry, bus, line 1 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 Waterloo Lanebus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the bus from York Street to Asda St James Retail Parkbus bus 1
    3h 59m
    £16–35

Rothesay to Balloch by ferry and train

Calendar184Weekly Services
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 55.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

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, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Central Low Level, take the train to Dalmuir, then take the train to Balloch. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Lower Stoneymollan Road via Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, Wemyss Bay Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 24m.

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