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

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There are 2 ways to get from Rothesay to Cairnryan by ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    2. Take the bus from Manse Court to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 585
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    5h 57m
    £36–62

  2. Ferry, train, 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 train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    6h 6m
    £42–90

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Map of how to get from Rothesay to Cairnryan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 100.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Rothesay to Cairnryan. However, you can take the ferry to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Wemyss Bay Station, take the line 906 bus to Manse Court, take the bus to Ayr Bus Station, take the bus to Henrietta Street, then take the bus to Old Pier. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Old Pier via Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, Wemyss Bay, Paisley Gilmour Street, Ayr, Girvan, Rail Station, and Henrietta Street in around 6h 6m.

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