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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain 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 26m
    £55–119

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Overgate to Terminal Buildingbus bus Uk091
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    6h 23m
    £30–69

  3. Bus, line 11 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9
    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
    5h 58m
    £32–72

Dundee to Isle of Arran (Island) by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 128.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Isle of Arran (Island), Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dundee to Isle of Arran (Island). However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to George Square, take the line 398 bus to Central Station Forecourt, 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 Seagate Bus Station to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Hill Street, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 5h 58m.

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