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How to get fromKettering to Isle of Bute (Island)by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Kettering to Isle of Bute (Island) by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    9h 21m
    £136–276

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Wemyss Bay Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    12h 35m
    £47–91

  3. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 40m
    £81–209

  4. Train, ferry via Preston

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    4. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain train
    6. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    9h 51m
    £155–290

  5. Bus, ferry via Leicester

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Wemyss Bay Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    15h 38m
    £78–189

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kettering to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 32m
    £128–419

  7. Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kettering to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 43m
    £136–415

  8. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    4. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 50m
    £82–184

  9. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kettering to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane STN - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 1m
    £95–261

  10. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain train
    6. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 54m
    £89–204

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

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration9h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Kettering to Isle of Bute (Island). However, you can take the train to Leicester, take the train to Nuneaton, take the train to Crewe, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Wemyss Bay, walk to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Rothesay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Interchange to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Northampton Bus Interchange, Coach Park, Buchanan Bus Station, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 12h 35m.

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