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How to get fromIsle of Bute (Island) to Edinburghby ferry, bus, or train

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

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    2. Take the bus from Wemyss Bay Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus
    3h 36m
    £17–40

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    2. Take the train from Wemyss Bay to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3h 49m
    £30–81

  3. Ferry, bus via Shandwick Place

    1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    2. Take the bus from Wemyss Bay Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus bus 900
    3h 40m
    £17–39

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

Calendar184Weekly Services
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 88.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Bute (Island) to Edinburgh. However, you can take the ferry to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Wemyss Bay Station, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, then take the bus to Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh Waverley via Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, Wemyss Bay, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 49m.

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