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

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There are 3 ways to get from Rothesay to Dumbarton 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 Hyndland to Dumbarton Centraltrain train
    2h 58m
    £22–55

  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 Waterloo Lanebus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the bus from York Street to Riverside Lanebus bus 1 / ...
    3h 35m
    £14–30

  3. 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 Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from York Street to Risk Streetbus bus 1 / ...
    3h 18m
    £21–50

Rothesay to Dumbarton by ferry and train

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 52.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Rothesay to Dumbarton. 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 Hyndland, then take the train to Dumbarton Central. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Risk Street via Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, Wemyss Bay, Glasgow Central, and York Street in around 3h 18m.

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