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

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There are 3 ways to get from Rothesay to Carlisle 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 Central to Carlisletrain train
    3h 34m
    £46–127

  2. Ferry, bus via Halston Hotel

    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 Halston Hotelbus bus
    5h 6m
    £20–42

  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 Bus Stationbus bus 595 / ...
    5h 5m
    £27–68

Rothesay to Carlisle by ferry and train

Calendar184Weekly Services
Duration3h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 138.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Rothesay, Scotland and Carlisle, England?

There is no direct connection from Rothesay to Carlisle. However, you can take the ferry to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Wemyss Bay, take the train to Glasgow Central, then take the train to Carlisle. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Bus Station via Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, Wemyss Bay Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 5m.

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