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

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

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  1. Train, ferry via Ayr

    best
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Wemyss Baytrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    4h 56m
    £54–110

  2. Bus, ferry via Ayr

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cross to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus 585
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    6h 29m
    £37–60

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    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
    6h

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Stranraer 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
    5h 27m
    £59–120

Stranraer to Rothesay by train and ferry

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 121.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Rothesay. However, you can take the train to Ayr, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, 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 Stranraer Port Rodie to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 6h.

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