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How to get fromRothesay to Prestonby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Rothesay to Preston by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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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 Prestontrain train
    4h 46m
    £71–162

  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
    7h 5m
    £30–108

  3. Ferry, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    7h 26m
    £79–222

  4. Ferry, bus, line 41 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 Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Gt Georges Streetbus bus 40 / ...
    8h 43m
    £42–101

  5. Ferry, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane GLA - LPL
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    7h 39m
    £78–221

  6. Ferry, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Prestontrain train
    7h 24m
    £75–202

  7. Ferry, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane GLA - LBA
    3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Prestontrain train
    9h 56m
    £84–202

Rothesay to Preston by ferry and train

Calendar184Weekly Services
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Rothesay, Scotland and Preston, England?

There is no direct connection from Rothesay to Preston. 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 Preston. 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 7h 5m.

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