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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 10 bus, train

    best
    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 33m
    £39–90

  2. Ferry, line 4 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Dunlop Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus4
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Wemyss Bay Stationbus906 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry TerminalferryCm3
    7h 23m
    £30–81

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 Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Troon Ferry Terminal, walk to Garden Place, take the line 10 bus to Dunlop Street, walk to Kilmarnock, take the train 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 vehicle from Isle of Arran to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 7h 23m.

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