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

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There are 4 ways to get from Rothesay to Edinburgh by ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train via Glasgow

    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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3h 11m
    £22–80

  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 Princes Streetbus bus
    3h 47m
    £17–40

  3. Ferry, train

    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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3h 49m
    £29–75

  4. Ferry, bus via Shandwick Place

    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 Shandwick Placebus bus 900
    3h 54m
    £17–39

Rothesay to Edinburgh by ferry, train, and foot

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 84.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Rothesay to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh Waverley. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Princes Street via Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, Wemyss Bay Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 47m.

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