What is the cheapest way to get from Rothesay to Isle of Arran?

The cheapest way to get from Rothesay to Isle of Arran is to ferry and line 585 bus which costs £29 - £75 and takes 4h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rothesay to Isle of Arran?

The fastest way to get from Rothesay to Isle of Arran is to ferry and line 585 bus which takes 4h 7m and costs £29 - £75.

Is there a direct ferry between Rothesay and Isle of Arran?

No, there is no direct ferry from Rothesay to Isle of Arran. However, there are services departing from Rothesay Ferry Terminal and arriving at Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Ardrossan Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Rothesay to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Rothesay and Isle of Arran is 45 miles.

How do I travel from Rothesay to Isle of Arran without a car?

The best way to get from Rothesay to Isle of Arran without a car is to ferry and line 585 bus which takes 4h 7m and costs £29 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Rothesay to Isle of Arran?

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Rothesay to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 198+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

Rothesay to Isle of Arran - 2 ways to travel via ferry, and line 585 bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Rothesay to Isle of Arran by ferry or bus

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Ferry, line 585 bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry Cm3
2. Take the bus from Manse Court to Hill Streetbus 585
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
4h 7m
£29–72
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry Cm3
2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
4h 10m
£29–75

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Distance: 44.8 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Rothesay, Scotland and Isle of Arran, Scotland?

You can take a ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Isle of Arran via Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, Wemyss Bay Station, Crawford Street, Largs, Ardrossan South Beach, South beach Road, Hill Street, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 4h 10m.

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