The Isle of Bute is one of the easiest of Scotland's west coast islands to reach. Click here for a more detailed map from Multimap.

By Air

With International flights arriving at both Glasgow and Prestwick airports, Bute is only about 1.5 hours travelling time from landing.

By Car

The island is served by 2 Caledonian MacBrayne ferry links. In the north at Rhubodach (pron. Rooboduch - the "ch" as in "loch") you can cross from the mainland to Bute in a few mins. The main ferry link is from Wemyss Bay (pron. Weems). The crossing takes around 35mins.

By Rail

The ferry terminal is well served by rail links from Glasgow Central Station.