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

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

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  1. Ferry, line 478 bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal to TarbertferryCm6
    2. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Portavadie Ferry TerminalferryCm2
    3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus478
    4. Take the ferry from Colintraive Ferry Terminal to Rhubodach Bute Ferry TerminalferryCm4
    6h 16m
    £21–64

  2. Ferry, line 10 bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Streetbus10 / ...
    3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain
    5. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry TerminalferryCm3
    6h 37m
    £39–91

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Isle of Bute (Island). However, you can take the taxi to Heritage Museum, take the line 324 bus to Lochranza Pier, walk to Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Tarbert, take the ferry to Portavadie Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the line 478 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Colintraive Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Rhubodach Bute Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock, Glasgow Central, Wemyss Bay, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 6h 37m.

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