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

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There are 3 ways to get from Rothesay to Oban 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 Queen Street to Obantrain train
    6h 15m
    £57–128

  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 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 976
    6h 29m
    £20–39

  3. 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 Cathedral Streetbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    6h 28m
    £49–103

Rothesay to Oban by ferry, train, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 132.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Waterloo Lane, take the bus to Cathedral Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Oban. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Bus Station via Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, Wemyss Bay Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 29m.

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