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How to get fromGreenock to Isle of Buteby train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Drumfrochar to Wemyss Baytrain train Glasgow Central - Wemyss Bay / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    1h 18m
    £6–23

  2. Line 906 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Street to Wemyss Bay Stationbus bus 576 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    1h 25m
    £8–22

Greenock to Isle of Bute by train and ferry

Calendar184Weekly Services
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Greenock to Isle of Bute. However, you can 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 Brisbane Street to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Wemyss Bay Station and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 1h 25m.

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