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Bute is very handy for Glasgow and it's airports

Getting to Bute
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.

Useful Travel Links
By Ferry
Caledonian Macbrayne
Western Ferries
(Gourock-Dunoon)