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How to get fromRothesay to Lochgilpheadby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Rothesay to Lochgilphead by bus or ferry

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  1. Line 477 bus, ferry, line 448 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Guildford Square to Royal Hotelbus bus 477
    2. Take the ferry from Portavadie Ferry Terminal to Tarbertferry ferry Cm2
    3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Lochnell Streetbus bus 448
    5h 7m
    £9–22

  2. 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 Lochnell Streetbus bus 926
    6h 1m
    £24–52

Rothesay to Lochgilphead by bus and ferry

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Rothesay to Lochgilphead. However, you can take the line 477 bus to Royal Hotel, take the line 478 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Portavadie Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Tarbert, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 448 bus to Lochnell Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Lochnell Street via Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, Wemyss Bay Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 1m.

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