Wemyss Bay - Rothesay
Ferries to Bute
Wemyss Bay - Rothesay
Ferries to Bute
Depending on the season their are usually 13 daily and 92 weekly sailings between Wemyss Bay and Rothesay. Caledonian MacBrayne provides the ferry from Wemyss Bay to Rothesay. Wemyss Bay Rothesay ferries cost between $34 and $101, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
The earliest Wemyss Bay Rothesay ferry typically departs Wemyss Bay at about 07:15 and the last ferry usually leaves at 20:05.
Ferries from Wemyss Bay to Rothesay sail in around 35 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 92 weekly sailings from Wemyss Bay to Rothesay provided by Caledonian MacBrayne. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Wemyss Bay to Rothesay typically range between $34* and $101*. On average the Wemyss Bay Rothesay ferry is $87*. The cheapest Wemyss Bay Rothesay ferry prices start from $34*. The average price for a foot passenger is $32*. The average price for a car is $87*.
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 December 25.
The distance between Wemyss Bay to Rothesay is approximately 12 miles (19km) or 10 nautical miles.
Yes, Wemyss Bay Rothesay ferries allow cars onboard with Caledonian MacBrayne between Wemyss Bay and Rothesay. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Wemyss Bay and Rothesay use our Deal Finder.
Caledonian MacBrayne allow foot passengers on Wemyss Bay Rothesay ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Wemyss Bay to Rothesay.
More routes than anyone else.
Compare fares, times & routes in one place.
Change plans easily with flexi tickets.
Book e-tickets & manage trips in-app.
Live ship tracking & real-time updates.
Top-rated customer support when you need it.
| Wemyss Bay - Rothesay Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Scotland | |
| Destination Country | Bute | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Caledonian MacBrayne | |
| Average Price | $87 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 13 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 92 | |
| 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 December 2025.
