What is the cheapest way to get from Saltcoats to Isle of Bute (Island)?

The cheapest way to get from Saltcoats to Isle of Bute (Island) is to train and line 906 bus and ferry which costs £14 - £35 and takes 1h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saltcoats to Isle of Bute (Island)?

The fastest way to get from Saltcoats to Isle of Bute (Island) is to train and line 906 bus and ferry which takes 1h 43m and costs £14 - £35.

How far is it from Saltcoats to Isle of Bute (Island)?

The distance between Saltcoats and Isle of Bute (Island) is 26 miles.

How do I travel from Saltcoats to Isle of Bute (Island) without a car?

The best way to get from Saltcoats to Isle of Bute (Island) without a car is to train and line 906 bus and ferry which takes 1h 43m and costs £14 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Saltcoats to Isle of Bute (Island)?

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Saltcoats to Isle of Bute (Island), including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Bute (Island)?

There are 549+ hotels available in Isle of Bute (Island).

Saltcoats to Isle of Bute (Island) - 2 ways to travel via train

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There are 2 ways to get from Saltcoats to Isle of Bute (Island) by train, bus, or ferry

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Train, line 906 bus, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Largstrain
2. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Wemyss Bay Stationbus 906 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry Cm3
1h 43m
£14–33
Line 585 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Crawford Streetbus 585A / ...
2. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry Cm3
2h 15m
£15–31

Saltcoats to Isle of Bute (Island) by train, bus, and ferry

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Distance: 25.6 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Saltcoats to Isle of Bute (Island). However, you can take the train to Largs, walk to Crawford Street, take the line 906 bus to Wemyss Bay Station, walk to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Rothesay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Crawford Street, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 2h 15m.

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