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

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There are 3 ways to get from Balmaha to Isle of Arran by bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Line 309 bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Car Park to Craiglomond Gardensbus bus 309
    2. Take the train from Balloch to Dalmuirtrain train
    3. Take the train from Dalmuir to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    5h 18m

  2. Line 1 bus, line 11 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Asda St James Retail Park to James Watt Streetbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus bus 11
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    6h 21m
    £34–68

  3. Line 309 bus, train, line 757 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Car Park to Craiglomond Gardensbus bus 309
    2. Take the train from Balloch to Dalmuirtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Swindon Street to Brick Lanebus bus 757
    4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    5h 52m

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  • Distance: 79.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Balmaha, Scotland and Isle of Arran, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Balmaha to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the line 309 bus to Craiglomond Gardens, walk to Balloch, 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 Car Park to Isle of Arran via Craiglomond Gardens, Balloch, Dalmuir, Swindon Street, Brick Lane, Paisley Gilmour Street, Ardrossan Harbour, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 5h 52m.

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