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

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There are 5 ways to get from Inverness to Isle of Bute (Island) by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus 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
    6h 14m
    £26–46

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    6h 32m
    £86–189

  3. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane INV - GLA
    2. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 33m
    £109–250

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    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
    6h 34m
    £88–165

  5. Bus, ferry via Bus Station Stance 3

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 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
    6h 43m
    £41–83

Inverness to Isle of Bute (Island) by bus and ferry

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 212.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Isle of Bute (Island). However, you can take the bus to Buchanan Bus Stn, walk 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 Inverness to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Perth, Glasgow Queen Street, Pavillion Theatre, Central Station, Glasgow Central, Wemyss Bay, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 6h 32m.

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