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How to get fromLoch Lomond to Isle of Buteby train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain train Glasgow Central - Wemyss Bay
    2. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    3h 21m
    £24–56

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hotel car park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915 / ...
    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
    3h 56m
    £16–33

  3. Line 757 bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Swindon Street to Brick Lanebus bus 757
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Wemyss Baytrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    3h 50m
    £24–50

  4. Line 206 bus, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Lomond Drive to Helensburgh stationbus bus 206
    2. Take the bus from Helensburgh station to Kilcreggan Pierbus bus 316
    3. Take the ferry from Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    4h 34m

Loch Lomond to Isle of Bute by train and ferry

Calendar184Weekly Services
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 56.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Loch Lomond, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Isle of Bute, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Loch Lomond to Isle of Bute. However, you can take the train to Dalmuir, take the train to Glasgow Central Low Level, walk 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 train from Balloch to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Dalmuir, Swindon Street, Brick Lane, Paisley Gilmour Street, Wemyss Bay, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 3h 50m.

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