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

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

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  1. Train, line 11 bus, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Kilmarnocktrain train
    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 32m
    £46–93

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain 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
    5h 29m
    £63–129

  3. Bus, line 11 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    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 29m
    £50–87

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 92.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Dumfries to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the train to Kilmarnock, walk to Kilmarnock Bus Station, take the line 11 bus to Hill Street, 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 Dumfries to Isle of Arran via Glasgow Central, Ardrossan Harbour, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 5h 29m.

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