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How to get fromStirling to Rothesayby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Stirling to Rothesay by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain 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
    3h 16m
    £30–69

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M8 / ...
    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
    3h 31m
    £14–30

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    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
    3h 32m
    £22–47

  4. Bus, ferry via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Cambridge Streetbus bus X10
    2. Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to Wemyss Bay Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    4h 48m
    £16–33

Stirling to Rothesay by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar184Weekly Services
Duration3h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 67.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Stirling to Rothesay. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Cathedral Street, take the line 500 bus to Buchanan Street, walk 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 Bus Station to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 3h 31m.

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