What is the cheapest way to get from Saltcoats to Rothesay?

The cheapest way to get from Saltcoats to Rothesay is to train and line 906 bus and ferry which costs £14 - £35 and takes 2h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saltcoats to Rothesay?

The fastest way to get from Saltcoats to Rothesay is to train and line 906 bus and ferry which takes 2h 17m and costs £14 - £35.

How far is it from Saltcoats to Rothesay?

The distance between Saltcoats and Rothesay is 26 miles.

How do I travel from Saltcoats to Rothesay without a car?

The best way to get from Saltcoats to Rothesay without a car is to train and line 906 bus and ferry which takes 2h 17m and costs £14 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Saltcoats to Rothesay?

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Saltcoats to Rothesay, including transfers.

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Saltcoats to Rothesay - 2 ways to travel via train, line 906 bus, and ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Saltcoats to Rothesay by train, bus, or ferry

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Train, line 906 bus, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Largstrain
2. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Wemyss Bay Stationbus 906 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry Cm3
2h 17m
£15–33
Line 585 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Crawford Streetbus 585A / ...
2. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry Cm3
2h 49m
£15–31

Saltcoats to Rothesay by train, bus, and ferry

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2h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 25.6 mi
Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Saltcoats, Scotland and Rothesay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Saltcoats to Rothesay. However, you can take the train to Largs, walk to Crawford Street, take the line 906 bus to Wemyss Bay Station, walk to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Rothesay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Crawford Street, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 2h 49m.

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