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

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There are 4 ways to get from Rothesay to Oban by ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    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 Corran Hallsbus bus
    6h 3m
    £20–40

  2. Ferry, train

    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 Obantrain train
    6h 15m
    £50–116

  3. Ferry, bus via Bus Station

    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 Stationbus bus 976
    6h 10m
    £20–39

  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    2. Take the bus from Wemyss Bay Station to Dundas Streetbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    6h 16m
    £44–98

Rothesay to Oban by ferry, train, and foot

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 142.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Rothesay, Scotland and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Rothesay to Oban. However, you can take the ferry to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Wemyss Bay Station, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, then take the bus to Corran Halls. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Oban via Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, Wemyss Bay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 15m.

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