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Visit Mount Stuart car-free
It’s easy to visit Mount Stuart on the Isle of Bute car-free.
Direct buses from Rothesay ferry terminal are timed to coincide with ferries and stop at the house on days when it’s open. Buses run regularly during opening hours.
From Glasgow, there are regular trains (50 mins) and frequent buses (100 mins) to Wemyss Bay ferry terminal. At Wemyss Bay, there are then regular ferries to Rothesay (35 mins), where you can meet the bus.
The bus also runs to Mount Stuart from Rhubodach (40 mins), Port Bannatyne (30 mins) and Craigmore (10 mins).
Check out our recommended route (below) and then use our journey planner (above) for door-to-door train, bus and walking routes.
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ScotRail have a range of saver tickets and offers, including Rail and Sail combined train and ferry tickets. Find the cheapest bus ticket for you from West Coast Motors (bus 490) or McGills (Clyde Flyer). For more money-saving tips see our handy guides to trains and buses.
Cyclists are welcome and there are bike racks at the main house. Plan your cycle route here.
There are walks in Mount Stuart. The West Island Way goes through the middle of Bute, but not so near.
On the Isle of Bute you could call: McBrides or J & J for a taxi.
Wemyss Bay has a taxi rank. Book ahead there with Inverclyde.
Here’s some information on access to attractions, buses and trains. And here’s some information on accessibility at Mount Stuart.
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Getting to Mount Stuart car-free
Here's our recommended route to Mount Stuart. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By bus from Rothesay
Bus 490 runs direct to Mount Stuart. Buses leave from Guildford Square (at the ferry terminal) a few times per day (toward Kilchattan). The journey takes 15-20 minutes. In summer the bus stops outside the Mount Stuart house.
By bus from around Isle of Bute
Bus 490 also runs from: Rhubodach (Ferry Terminal, 40 mins), Port Bannatyne (Pier Road, 30 mins), Craigmore (Pier, 10 mins), Ascog (5 mins), Kingarth (5 mins) and Kilchattan Bay (5 mins). Use our journey planner to find bus times and walking routes.
Via ferry from Wemyss Bay to Rothesay
There are regular, direct trains to Wemyss Bay from: Glasgow Central (50 mins), Paisley Gilmore Street (35 mins) and Port Glasgow (20 mins).
Clyde Flyer scenic bus routes 901 and 906 run frequently, direct to Wemyss Bay from: Glasgow Buchanan bus station (100 mins), Braehead Shopping Centre (70 mins), Port Glasgow (50 mins) and Greenock (25 mins).
The pier is next to the train station and bus stop.
CalMac ferry runs regularly from Wemyss Bay to Rothesay. The journey takes about 35 minutes.
Walk for a couple of minutes to the town end of the marina, which is called ‘Guildford Square‘. The bus stop has a blue shelter.
Via ferry from Colintraive to Rhubodach
Bus 478 run to Colintraive from Dunoon ferry terminal (45 mins) and Portavadie ferry terminal (45 mins) a few times per day. Hop off at Colintraive ferry terminal bus shelter.
The pier is round the corner from the bus shelter.
CalMac ferry runs frequently from Colintraive to Rhubodach. The journey takes about 5 minutes.
The green bus shelter is in the jetty car park.
Bus 490 runs direct to Mount Stuart. Buses leave from the Ferry Terminal a few times per day (toward Kilchattan). The journey takes about 40 minutes. In summer the bus stops outside Mount Stuart house.
About Mount Stuart
Mount Stuart, Britain’s most spectacular Victorian Gothic house, offers a memorable day out for the whole family.
Walks on the beach, discoveries in the gardens, dazzling interiors, unique architectural details, seasonal events and exhibitions, make Mount Stuart a place that captures the imagination!
The original house was built in 1719 by the 2nd Earl of Bute but had to be rebuilt after a fire in 1877 by the 3rd Marquess of Bute. The main part of the house is a striking example of 19th-century Gothic Revival architecture, built in a reddish-brown stone and takes inspiration from history, astrology, art and mythology.
For any queries about visiting contact Mount Stuart on 01700 503877 or contactus@mountstuart.com
Address: Mount Stuart, Isle of Bute, Scotland, PA20 9LR. Visit Website