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How to get fromRothesay to Invernessby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Rothesay to Inverness by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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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 Invernesstrain train
    6h 27m
    £90–180

  2. Ferry, bus via Inverness Union Street

    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 Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    7h 13m
    £25–47

  3. Ferry, bus

    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 Station Stance 3bus bus
    6h 47m
    £39–83

  4. Ferry, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane GLA - INV
    7h 47m
    £102–269

  5. Ferry, train via Perth

    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 Perthtrain train
    4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    6h 59m
    £76–180

Rothesay to Inverness by ferry, train, and foot

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Rothesay to Inverness. 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 Inverness. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3 via Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, Wemyss Bay Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 47m.

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