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简体中文Not yet assessed Onze lezing van de onderstaande bronnen, geen officiële beoordeling.
Paying for local transport in Isle of Bute
ScotRail (Scotland’s trains).ScotRail runs most trains within Scotland. Its tickets page refused automated access, so check ticket types and any Scotland-only offers on its site.ScotRail tickets (opens in new tab)
Zonder auto
Hoe kom je er
Ferry from Wemyss Bay
CalMac says the crossing from Wemyss Bay to Rothesay takes 35 minutes and recommends booking in advance online. 1
Train to Wemyss Bay
Regular trains from Glasgow Central take 52 minutes, according to CalMac, and the station is next to the ferry terminal. 2
Ferry from Colintraive
The Colintraive to Rhubodach ferry takes 5 minutes and links Bute with the Cowal peninsula. 1
Als u er eenmaal bent
Met de bus
West Coast Motors runs the buses on Bute, and CalMac mentions an open-top bus tour of the island. 3
Te voet
The West Island Way was the first waymarked long-distance route on a Scottish island, according to Wikipedia, and can be walked in stages. 1
By bike
CalMac describes Bute as big enough for challenging rides and shorter family cycles. 1
Haltes bij elk gebied
From our area guides (Isle of Bute): the stations and stops listed for each base. See each area's Getting there page for more.
Rothesay and the island
- Rothesay ferry terminal: CalMac from Wemyss Bay (35 minutes). Main arrival point, in the town centre
- Rhubodach slipway: CalMac from Colintraive (5 minutes). Short crossing from Cowal in the north
- Wemyss Bay station: ScotRail from Glasgow Central (52 minutes). Next to the ferry terminal
- Island buses: West Coast Motors. Buses around the island; CalMac also mentions an open-top tour
Hier worden geen dienstregelingen of tarieven gekopieerd: controleer de vervoerder of Traveline voor de dag waarop u reist. Taxi's en ritdiensten-apps zijn in de meeste steden beschikbaar, maar we hebben geen gebrongegevens over de dekking op het platteland, dus reken er niet op dat u er op korte termijn een vindt.
Met de auto
We hold no sourced driving notes for Isle of Bute beyond the general rules.
Algemene regels (links rijden, rijbewijzen, rotondes, snelheidslimieten in mph, parkeren, tol, elektrisch laden): Rijden in Groot-Brittannië. Laadpunten: Zapmap (opent in nieuw tabblad).
Van en naar andere regio's
Hemelsbrede afstand vanaf onze regiocentra, en de snelste treintijd die National Rail op zijn bestemmingspagina's publiceert (geen dienstregeling; er kan een overstap bij zitten). Waar we geen cijfer vonden, zeggen we dat. De volledige tabel staat bij reizen tussen regio's.
| Van of naar | Hemelsbreed | Snelste trein (National Rail) | Notes |
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Cijfers opgehaald op 25 okt 2026 voor de gegevens over intercityverbindingen. Dienstregelingen veranderen.
Officiële links
- CalMac: Bute (opens in new tab): ferries from Wemyss Bay and Colintraive
- ScotRail (opens in new tab): trains from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Bay
- West Coast Motors (opens in new tab): buses on Bute
- Traveline Scotland journey planner (opens in new tab): bus and ferry timetables
More on Isle of Bute: Isle of Bute guide · how to get there
Veelgestelde vragen
Can I get around Isle of Bute without a car?
We have not yet assessed getting around Isle of Bute. The official links below, and the region guide, are the place to start.
Do I need to check a driving zone in Isle of Bute?
We found no charging or low emission zone for Isle of Bute in the official pages we read. Check the council site before you drive in.