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

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There are 2 ways to get from Rothesay to Helensburgh by ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Kilcreggan Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kilcreggan Pier to Helensburgh stationbus bus 316
    3h 2m

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    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 Low Level to Helensburgh Centraltrain train
    3h 13m
    £23–52

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  • Distance: 34.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Rothesay to Helensburgh. However, you can take the ferry to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Wemyss Bay Station, take the line 901 bus to Kempock Place, walk to Gourock Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal, walk to Kilcreggan Pier, then take the bus to Helensburgh station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Helensburgh Central via Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, Wemyss Bay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 3h 13m.

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