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How to get fromBalloch to Isle of Arranby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Balloch to Isle of Arran by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    4h 35m
    £36–79

  2. Bus, line 11 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus bus 11
    4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    5h 4m
    £33–65

  3. Line 757 bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Swindon Street to Brick Lanebus bus 757
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    5h 9m
    £35–73

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Quay Street to Hielenman's Umbrellabus bus 1A / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    5h 22m
    £36–75

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 67.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Isle of Arran, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Balloch to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the train to Dalmuir, take the train to Glasgow Central Low Level, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ardrossan Harbour, walk to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Isle of Arran. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Isle of Arran via Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Hill Street, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 5h 4m.

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