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How to get fromStirling to Isle of Buteby train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain 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
    3h 12m
    £35–71

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M8 / ...
    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 31m
    £14–30

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Stirling 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
    3h 32m
    £22–46

  4. Bus, ferry via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Cambridge Streetbus bus X10
    2. Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to Wemyss Bay Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    4h 48m
    £16–33

Stirling to Isle of Bute by train, foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar184Weekly Services
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 67.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Stirling to Isle of Bute. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Pavillion Theatre, take the line 38 bus to Central Station, 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 bus from Bus Station to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 3h 31m.

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