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How to get fromIsle of Bute (Island) to Inverarayby ferry, bus, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Bute (Island) to Inveraray by ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, line 478 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Rhubodach Bute Ferry Terminal to Colintraive Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm4
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to The Baybus bus 478
    3. Take the taxi from The Bay to Inveraraytaxi taxi
    1h 59m
    £50–67

  2. Ferry, line 478 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Rhubodach Bute Ferry Terminal to Colintraive Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm4
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus bus 478
    3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Front Streetbus bus 486
    3h 51m
    £9–19

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Front Streetbus bus 486
    3h 58m
    £16–45

  4. Ferry, bus via Glasgow

    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 Front Streetbus bus 926
    5h 1m
    £19–44

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

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Bute (Island) to Inveraray. However, you can take the ferry to Colintraive Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the line 478 bus to The Bay, then take the taxi to Inveraray. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rhubodach Bute Ferry Terminal to Front Street via Colintraive Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 3h 51m.

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