What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Bute (Island) to Dunoon?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Bute (Island) to Dunoon is to ferry and line 478 bus which costs £5 - £13 and takes 1h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Bute (Island) to Dunoon?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Bute (Island) to Dunoon is to ferry and line 478 bus which takes 1h 44m and costs £5 - £13.

How far is it from Isle of Bute (Island) to Dunoon?

The distance between Isle of Bute (Island) and Dunoon is 21 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Bute (Island) to Dunoon without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Bute (Island) to Dunoon without a car is to ferry and line 478 bus which takes 1h 44m and costs £5 - £13.

How long does it take to get from Isle of Bute (Island) to Dunoon?

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Isle of Bute (Island) to Dunoon, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 835+ hotels available in Dunoon.

Isle of Bute (Island) to Dunoon - 2 ways to travel via ferry, and line 478 bus

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

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Ferry, line 478 bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Rhubodach Bute Ferry Terminal to Colintraive Ferry Terminalferry Cm4
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus 478
1h 44m
£5–12
Ferry, line 901 bus
1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry Cm3
2. Take the bus from Wemyss Bay Station to Kempock Placebus 901
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
1h 51m
£11–37

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Map of how to get from Isle of Bute (Island) to Dunoon.

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Distance: 21.4 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Bute (Island) to Dunoon. However, you can take the ferry to Colintraive Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 478 bus to Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, Wemyss Bay Station, Kempock Place, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 1h 51m.

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