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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    4h 4m
    £27–74

  2. Bus, line 11 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X37 / ...
    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 29m
    £22–51

  3. Train, ferry via Falkirk Grahamston

    1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston 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 30m
    £29–72

  4. Bus, line 9 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X37 / ...
    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 34m
    £23–59

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

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration4h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 67.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Falkirk to Isle of Arran (Island). However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Pavillion Theatre, take the line 38 bus to Central Station, 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 St Andrew`s Church to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Hill Street, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 5h 29m.

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