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How to get fromIsle of Bute to Stirlingby ferry, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Bute to Stirling by ferry, train, or bus

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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 Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train
    2h 54m
    £30–72

  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 Islamic Centrebus bus M8 / ...
    3h 13m
    £14–33

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    2. Take the bus from Wemyss Bay Station to Cathedral Streetbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train
    2h 57m
    £22–47

  4. Ferry, bus via Bus 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 Bus Stationbus bus X36 / ...
    4h
    £14–31

Isle of Bute to Stirling by ferry, train, and bus

Calendar184Weekly Services
Duration2h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 67.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Bute to Stirling. However, you can take the ferry to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Wemyss Bay, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Waterloo Lane, take the bus to Cathedral Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Stirling. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Stirling via Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, Wemyss Bay Station, Cathedral Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 57m.

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