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

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There are 3 ways to get from Tarbert to Rothesay by ferry, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Portavadie Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm2
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus bus 478
    4h 6m
    £14–28

  2. Bus, fly, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Wellpark Cottagesbus bus
    2. Fly from Campbeltown (CAL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane CAL - GLA
    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
    5h 26m
    £84–141

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    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
    5h 57m
    £27–57

Campbeltown (CAL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 83.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Tarbert to Rothesay. However, you can take the ferry to Portavadie Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 490 bus to Guildford Square. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Wellpark Cottages, take the taxi to Campbeltown (CAL) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 757 bus to Brick Lane, walk to Paisley Gilmour Street, take the train to Wemyss Bay, walk to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Rothesay Ferry Terminal.

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