What is the cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Isle of Bute?

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Isle of Bute is to bus and ferry which costs £30 - £55 and takes 4h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dumfries to Isle of Bute?

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Isle of Bute is to train and ferry which takes 4h 15m and costs £50 - £110.

How far is it from Dumfries to Isle of Bute?

The distance between Dumfries and Isle of Bute is 120 miles.

How do I travel from Dumfries to Isle of Bute without a car?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Isle of Bute without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 15m and costs £50 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Dumfries to Isle of Bute?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Dumfries to Isle of Bute, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Bute?

There are 549+ hotels available in Isle of Bute.

Dumfries to Isle of Bute - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Dumfries to Isle of Bute by train, ferry, or bus

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry Cm3
4h 15m
£52–107
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Wemyss Bay Stationbus 906 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry Cm3
4h 58m
£32–53

Dumfries to Isle of Bute by train and ferry

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Distance: 119 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Isle of Bute, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dumfries to Isle of Bute. However, you can 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 Court to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 4h 58m.

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