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How to get fromEdinburgh to Brodick Castleby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Brodick Castle by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry via Glasgow

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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
    4h 55m
    £25–85

  2. Bus, line 9 bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Mirren Streetbus bus 9
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    6h 5m
    £26–67

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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 24m
    £32–85

  4. Bus, line 11 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    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 9m
    £26–60

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 93.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Brodick Castle, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Brodick Castle. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ardrossan Harbour, walk to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, then walk to Brodick Castle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Brodick Castle via Buchanan Bus Station, St Mirren Street, Paisley Gilmour Street, Ardrossan Harbour, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 6h 5m.

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