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There are 8 ways to get from Isle of Bute to Birmingham by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    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 Birmingham New Streettrain train
    7h 20m
    £116–271

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    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 Newhall Streetbus bus
    8h 53m
    £39–78

  3. Ferry, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Wemyss Bay to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    4h 36m
    £47–129

  4. Ferry, train via Warrington

    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 Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    7h 38m
    £118–216

  5. Ferry, bus via Birmingham Coach Station

    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 Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    10h 40m
    £69–173

  6. Ferry, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Wemyss Bay to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    5h 45m
    £54–154

  7. Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 39m
    £94–210

  8. Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane GLA - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 51m
    £127–434

Isle of Bute to Birmingham by ferry and train

Calendar61Weekly Services
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£116Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 330.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Isle of Bute, Scotland and Birmingham, England?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Bute to Birmingham. However, you can take the ferry to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Wemyss Bay, take the train to Glasgow Central, then take the train to Birmingham New Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Newhall Street via Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, Wemyss Bay Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 53m.

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