Wemyss Bay – Rothesay
Ferries to Bute
Wemyss Bay – Rothesay
Ferries to Bute
Caledonian MacBrayne provides the ferry from Wemyss Bay to Rothesay. Wemyss Bay Rothesay ferries cost between 18€ and 52€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Wemyss Bay Rothesay ferries.
The first Wemyss Bay Rothesay ferry typically departs from Wemyss Bay at around 07:15. The last ferry usually departs at 20:05.
The Wemyss Bay Rothesay ferry trip can take around 35 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 89 weekly sailings from Wemyss Bay to Rothesay provided by Caledonian MacBrayne. Timetables can change from season to season.
Wemyss Bay Rothesay ferry prices typically range between 18€* and 52€*. The average price is typically 49€*. The cheapest Wemyss Bay Rothesay ferry prices start from 18€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 18€*. The average price for a car is 49€*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 November 2025.
The distance between Wemyss Bay to Rothesay is approximately 11.7 miles (18.8km) or 10.2 nautical miles.
Yes, Caledonian MacBrayne ferries allow cars on board ferries between Wemyss Bay and Rothesay. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Wemyss Bay and Rothesay.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Caledonian MacBrayne ferries between Wemyss Bay and Rothesay.
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Wemyss Bay to Rothesay.
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| Wemyss Bay - Rothesay Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Scotland | |
| Destination | Bute | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Caledonian MacBrayne | |
| Average Price | €49 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 13 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 89 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 35 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 35 m | |
| First Ferry | 07:15 | |
| Last Ferry | 20:05 | |
| Distance | 10 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 November 2025.
