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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    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 2m
    £32–87

  2. Bus, line 11 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    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
    5h 34m
    £26–60

  3. Bus, line 9 bus, 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 ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    5h 38m
    £26–68

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

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 90.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Isle of Arran (Island). However, you can take the train 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 Princes Street to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Hill Street, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 5h 34m.

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