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

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There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Isle of Bute (Island) by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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
    3h 54m
    £31–77

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    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 8m
    £17–39

  3. Bus, ferry via Princes Street

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    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 9m
    £18–39

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

Calendar184Weekly Services
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 83.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Isle of Bute (Island). 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 Shandwick Place to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 4h 8m.

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