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Before you start your journey
Departing from Rothesay Pier
- Departure station
- Rothesay Pier station guide
- Address
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- Pierhead, PA20 0AH
Operators serving Rothesay Pier
- Caledonian MacBrayne
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Facilities at Rothesay Pier
- Ticket Office
- Waiting Area
- Toilets
Parking & meeting your train
- Rothesay Castle, Victorian Toilets
Explore the area around Rothesay Pier
- Ferry to Wemyss Bay (ScotRail connection)
About your departure station
Though not a traditional rail station, Rothesay Pier served as the islands transport hub since 1851 when steamers connected to Glasgow.
The current 1960s terminal replaced the original railway pier where trains once met ferries.
Today it handles 200,000 annual passengers, maintaining Butes vital link to Scotlands rail network via Wemyss Bay.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Rothesay Pier to Glasgow Central?
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How do I check whether I need to change trains between Rothesay Pier and Glasgow Central?
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