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How to get fromBrodick to Island of Skyeby ferry, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Brodick to Island of Skye by ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaigtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 31m
    £85–191

  2. Ferry, bus via Glasgow

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Road Endbus bus 915
    11h 3m
    £50–114

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal to Claonaig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm6
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Lochnell Streetbus bus 448
    3. Take the bus from Lochnell Street to Tarbet Hotelbus bus 926
    4. Take the bus from Hotel car park to Ferry Road Endbus bus 915
    12h 38m
    £51–104

Brodick to Island of Skye by ferry, train, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration10h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 31m

What companies run services between Brodick, Scotland and Island of Skye, Highland, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Brodick to Island of Skye. However, you can take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Ardrossan Harbour, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Waterloo Lane, take the bus to Cathedral Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Mallaig, walk to Mallaig, then take the ferry to Armadale Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ferry Road End via Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Hill Street, Burnlea Road, Crawford Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 3m.

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