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How to get fromRothesay to Saint Andrewsby ferry, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Rothesay to Saint Andrews 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 Dundeetrain train
    5h 7m
    £48–98

  2. Ferry, bus via Overgate

    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 Overgatebus bus
    5h 21m
    £22–44

  3. Ferry, train via Edinburgh

    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 Haymarkettrain train
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain train
    5h 25m
    £40–99

  4. 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 Bus Stationbus bus X24
    6h 24m
    £24–45

Rothesay to Saint Andrews by ferry, train, foot, and bus

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 134.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Rothesay, Scotland and Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Rothesay to Saint Andrews. However, you can take the ferry to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Wemyss Bay, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Dundee, walk to Railway Station, then take the line 99 bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Bus Station via Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, Wemyss Bay Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Crichton Street in around 5h 21m.

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