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How to get fromSheffield to Rothesayby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Sheffield to Rothesay by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry via Lancaster

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    7h 3m
    £109–223

  2. Bus, ferry via Meadowhall Interchange/B1

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Wemyss Bay Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    9h 20m
    £37–137

  3. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 31m
    £82–212

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    7h 18m
    £185–275

  5. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    7h 37m
    £106–213

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Wemyss Bay Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    10h 8m
    £64–152

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 8m
    £87–185

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 5m
    £116–239

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 11m
    £139–265

  10. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    5. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 48m
    £124–282

Sheffield to Rothesay by train and ferry

Calendar184Weekly Services
Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Sheffield to Rothesay. However, you can take the train to Manchester Oxford Road, take the train to Lancaster, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Wemyss Bay, walk to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Rothesay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castle Street/CG22 to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Meadowhall Interchange/C2, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Buchanan Bus Station, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 9h 20m.

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