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

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There are 3 ways to get from Mallaig to Isle of Bute (Island) by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus 500 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Wemyss Bay Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    7h 46m
    £26–47

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Dalmuirtrain 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
    8h 1m
    £83–162

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    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 21m
    £76–144

Mallaig to Isle of Bute (Island) by bus and ferry

Calendar32Weekly Services
Duration7h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 188.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Mallaig, Highland, Scotland and Isle of Bute (Island), Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Mallaig to Isle of Bute (Island). However, you can take the bus to Fort William Bus Station, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Wemyss Bay Station, walk to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Rothesay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mallaig to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Wemyss Bay, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 8h 1m.

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