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

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There are 3 ways to get from Rothesay to Fort William by ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    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 54m
    £20–40

  2. 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 Dalmuir to Fort Williamtrain train
    7h 24m
    £49–139

  3. Ferry, bus via Glasgow Airport (GLA)

    1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    6h
    £30–59

Rothesay to Fort William by ferry and bus

Calendar182Weekly Services
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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 Station, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, then take the bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Fort William via Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, Wemyss Bay, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 7h 24m.

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