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How to get fromEdinburgh to Lochranzaby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Edinburgh to Lochranza 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
    6h 43m
    £37–95

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Claonaig Ferry Terminal to Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm6
    8h 27m
    £31–69

Edinburgh to Lochranza by train, ferry, and bus

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration6h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 105.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Lochranza, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Lochranza. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ardrossan Harbour, walk to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 324 bus to Lochranza Castle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Claonaig Ferry Terminal in around 8h 27m.

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