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How to get fromDumbarton to Isle of Arran (Island)by train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Dumbarton to Isle of Arran (Island) by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Particktrain 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 18m
    £24–63

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Barloan Toll to Bus Terminalbus bus 926
    2. Take the ferry from Claonaig Ferry Terminal to Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm6
    5h 27m
    £19–47

  3. 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
    4h 42m
    £22–58

Dumbarton to Isle of Arran (Island) by train and ferry

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 59.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Isle of Arran (Island), Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dumbarton to Isle of Arran (Island). However, you can take the train to Partick, take the train to Glasgow Central Low Level, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ardrossan Harbour, walk to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quay Street to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Hielenman's Umbrella, Glasgow Central, Ardrossan Harbour, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 4h 42m.

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