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How to get fromDunoon to Isle of Bute (Island)by bus or ferry

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Cowal Cafe to Ferry Terminalbus bus 478
    2. Take the ferry from Colintraive Ferry Terminal to Rhubodach Bute Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm4
    1h 4m
    £10–20
  2. Ferry, line 901 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    2. Take the bus from Gourock Rail Station to Wemyss Bay Stationbus bus 901
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    2h 2m
    £12–36

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Dunoon to Isle of Bute (Island). However, you can take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Colintraive Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Rhubodach Bute Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock Rail Station, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 2h 2m.

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