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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Colquhoun Square to Kilcreggan Pierbus bus 316
    2. Take the ferry from Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    3h 4m

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Particktrain 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 13m
    £26–59

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

Calendar184Weekly Services
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 33.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Helensburgh to Isle of Bute (Island). However, you can take the bus to Kilcreggan Pier, walk to Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Gourock Ferry Terminal, walk to Gourock Rail Station, take the line 901 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 Helensburgh Central to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Partick, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Wemyss Bay, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 3h 13m.

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