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How to get fromDunfermline to Isle of Bute (Island)by bus, ferry, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Dunfermline to Isle of Bute (Island) by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X24 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Wemyss Bay Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    4h 6m
    £19–38

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    4h 41m
    £42–88

Dunfermline to Isle of Bute (Island) by train and ferry

Calendar184Weekly Services
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 82 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Dunfermline, Scotland and Isle of Bute (Island), Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dunfermline to Isle of Bute (Island). However, you can take the bus to North Approach Road, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Wemyss Bay Station, walk to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Rothesay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dunfermline Town to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Haymarket, Glasgow Central, Wemyss Bay, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 4h 41m.

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