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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cumbernauld 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 13m
    £31–77

  2. Bus, line 11 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    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
    4h 39m
    £29–63

  3. Train, ferry via Cumbernauld

    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 17m
    £40–82

  4. Train, ferry via Cumbernauld #2

    1. Take the train from Cumbernauld to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain train
    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
    4h 45m
    £39–85

  5. Line 9 bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Mirren Streetbus bus 9
    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
    4h 55m
    £32–71

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 61.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Cumbernauld to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Sauchiehall Lane, 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 train from Cumbernauld to Isle of Arran via Glasgow Queen Street, Pavillion Theatre, Central Station, Glasgow Central, Ardrossan Harbour, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 4h 17m.

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