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How to get fromFort William to Brodickby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Fort William to Brodick by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    6h 45m
    £48–89

  2. Bus, line 11 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    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
    7h 37m
    £29–60

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Fort William 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
    7h 37m
    £61–118

Fort William to Brodick by bus, foot, train, and ferry

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 140.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Brodick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Fort William to Brodick. However, you can take the bus to Glasgow Airport, take the line 757 bus to Brick Lane, walk to Paisley Gilmour Street, 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 train from Fort William to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ardrossan Harbour, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 7h 37m.

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