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How to get fromRothesay to Fort Williamby ferry, bus, or train

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

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  1. Ferry, bus via Glasgow Airport (GLA)

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus Ember
    5h 46m
    £47–83

  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 Bus Stationbus bus 915
    5h 57m
    £20–39

  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 Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain train
    6h 55m
    £59–112

  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    2. Take the bus from Wemyss Bay Station to Dundas Streetbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain train
    6h 56m
    £54–98

Rothesay to Fort William by ferry, train, and bus

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 132.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Rothesay, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Rothesay to Fort William. However, you can take the ferry to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Wemyss Bay, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the line 757 bus to Terminal Building, then take the bus to Fort William Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Fort William via Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, Wemyss Bay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 55m.

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