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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Rothesay is to bus and ferry which costs £26 - £50 and takes 7h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Rothesay is to train and ferry which takes 5h 31m and costs £30 - £150.

How far is it from Blackpool to Rothesay?

The distance between Blackpool and Rothesay is 247 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Rothesay without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 31m and costs £30 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Blackpool to Rothesay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rothesay?

There are 470+ hotels available in Rothesay.

Blackpool to Rothesay - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Blackpool to Rothesay by train, ferry, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Bay
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry TerminalCm3
5h 31m
£33–149
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Station to Underpass42
2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Wemyss Bay Station906 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry TerminalCm3
7h 57m
£26–48
Train to Liverpool, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huyton
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminal
7h 52m
£84–206
Line 68 bus, bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sands to Bus Station68
2. Take the bus from Preston Coach Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Wemyss Bay Station906 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry TerminalCm3
9h 9m
£26–48
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminal
7h 55m
£78–198
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminal
8h 21m
£56–220

Blackpool to Rothesay by train and ferry

174Weekly Services

5h 31mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Blackpool to Rothesay.

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Distance: 245.3 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Blackpool to Rothesay. However, you can take the train to Preston, 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 North Station to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 7h 57m.

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