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

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There are 4 ways to get from Elgin to Isle of Arran (Island) by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Stirlingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    8h 31m
    £116–229

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    9h 43m
    £40–78

  3. Bus, ferry via Inverness

    1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    9h 23m
    £54–114

  4. Train, ferry via Aberdeen

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    8h 41m
    £119–232

Elgin to Isle of Arran (Island) by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration8h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 268.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Elgin to Isle of Arran (Island). However, you can take the train to Stirling, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to George Square, take the line 398 bus to Central Station Forecourt, walk 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 Elgin West Road to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Hill Street, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 9h 23m.

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