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How to get fromRothesay to Tarbertby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Rothesay to Tarbert by bus or ferry

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  1. Line 477 bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Guildford Square to Royal Hotelbus bus 477
    2. Take the ferry from Portavadie Ferry Terminal to Tarbertferry ferry Cm2
    3h 26m
    £7–18

  2. 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 Terminalbus bus 926
    6h 21m
    £27–58

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  • Distance: 31.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Rothesay to Tarbert. However, you can take the line 477 bus to Royal Hotel, take the line 478 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Portavadie Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Tarbert. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Bus Terminal via Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, Wemyss Bay Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 21m.

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