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

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

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  1. Bus, line 11 bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X24 / ...
    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 36m
    £37–72

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Haymarket 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 55m
    £54–116

  3. Bus, line 9 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X24 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Mirren Streetbus bus 9
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    5h 41m
    £38–80

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  • Distance: 96.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Dunfermline to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the bus to North Approach Road, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus 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 Dunfermline Town to Isle of Arran via Haymarket, Glasgow Central, Ardrossan Harbour, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 5h 55m.

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