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

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

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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 Central to Motherwelltrain train
    2h 33m
    £19–53

  2. Ferry, bus

    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 / ...
    2h 49m
    £13–29

  3. Ferry, bus, line 240 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 Pollock Streetbus bus 240
    3h 52m
    £14–30

Rothesay to Motherwell by ferry and train

Calendar184Weekly Services
Duration2h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 50.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Rothesay to Motherwell. However, you can take the ferry to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Wemyss Bay, take the train to Glasgow Central, then take the train to Motherwell. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to High Road via Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, Wemyss Bay Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 49m.

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