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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Isle of Bute (Island) is to ferry and line 10 bus and line 11 bus and line 585 bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Isle of Bute (Island) is to ferry and line 10 bus and train which takes 7h 23m and costs £35 - £90.

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

The distance between Isle of Arran and Isle of Bute (Island) is 98 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Isle of Bute (Island) without a car is to ferry and line 10 bus and train which takes 7h 23m and costs £35 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Isle of Arran to Isle of Bute (Island), including transfers.

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

There are 494+ hotels available in Isle of Bute (Island).

Isle of Arran to Isle of Bute (Island) - 2 ways to travel via train, and ferry

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

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 10 bus, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Street10 / ...
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Bay
5. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry TerminalCm3
7h 23m
£39–90
Ferry, line 10 bus, line 11 bus, line 585 bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Street10 / ...
3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to South beach Road11
4. Take the bus from South beach Road to Burnlea Road585
5. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry TerminalCm3
7h 45m
£32–85

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Map of how to get from Isle of Arran to Isle of Bute (Island).

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Distance: 97.4 mi
Duration: 7h 23m

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, Kilmarnock Bus Station, South beach Road, Burnlea Road, Crawford Street, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 7h 45m.

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