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

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There are 3 ways to get from Dunfermline to Isle of Arran (Island) 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 30m
    £27–59

  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 48m
    £43–98

  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 35m
    £28–67

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

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 92.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Dunfermline to Isle of Arran (Island). 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, then take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dunfermline Town to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Haymarket, Glasgow Central, Ardrossan Harbour, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 5h 48m.

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