What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Isle of Bute?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Isle of Bute is to ferry and line 585 bus which costs £25 - £70 and takes 3h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Isle of Bute?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Isle of Bute is to ferry and line 585 bus which takes 3h 32m and costs £25 - £70.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Isle of Bute?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Isle of Bute is 46 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Arran to Isle of Bute without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Isle of Bute without a car is to ferry and line 585 bus which takes 3h 32m and costs £25 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Isle of Arran to Isle of Bute?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Isle of Arran to Isle of Bute, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Bute?

There are 456+ hotels available in Isle of Bute.

Isle of Arran to Isle of Bute - 2 ways to travel via ferry, and line 585 bus

There are 2 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Isle of Bute by ferry or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, line 585 bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the bus from Hill Street to Burnlea Road585
3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry TerminalCm3
3h 32m
£26–66
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry TerminalCm3
3h 56m
£29–69

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 45.3 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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

You can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Dock road, South Beach Road, Ardrossan South Beach, Largs, Crawford Street, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 3h 56m.

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