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How to get fromLeeds to Isle of Buteby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    6h 30m
    £168–253

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station 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
    7h 33m
    £33–63

  3. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LBA - GLA
    2. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 10m
    £65–148

  4. Train, ferry via Preston

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    6h 46m
    £100–205

  5. Bus, ferry via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 591 / ...
    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
    8h 58m
    £40–142

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 53m
    £83–205

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 55m
    £110–221

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

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    7h 59m
    £117–247

Leeds to Isle of Bute by train and ferry

Calendar22Weekly Services
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£168Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 313.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Leeds to Isle of Bute. However, you can 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 Leeds City Bus Station to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 7h 33m.

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