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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 Glasgow Queen Street to Dumbarton Centraltrain train
    2h 59m
    £19–53

  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 Howard Street to Risk Streetbus bus 1A / ...
    3h 42m
    £14–31

  3. Ferry, train, line 757 bus, 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
    4. Take the bus from Swindon Street to Risk Streetbus bus 1A / ...
    3h 31m
    £21–46

Rothesay to Dumbarton by ferry, train, and foot

Calendar184Weekly Services
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 52.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

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 Queen Street, 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, Paisley Gilmour Street, New Sneddon Street, French Street, and Swindon Street in around 3h 31m.

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