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

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

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  1. Fly, train, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ILY - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Wemyss Baytrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3h 20m
    £114–247

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Portavadie Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm2
    3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus bus 478
    4. Take the ferry from Colintraive Ferry Terminal to Rhubodach Bute Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm4
    6h 50m
    £21–83

  3. Ferry, bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Wemyss Bay Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    9h 3m
    £35–110

Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 105 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Islay to Isle of Bute (Island). However, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 757 bus to Brick Lane, walk to Paisley Gilmour Street, 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 ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Rhubodach Bute Ferry Terminal via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Tarbert, Portavadie Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Colintraive Ferry Terminal in around 6h 50m.

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