There are 2 ways to get from Glasgow Central Station to Brodick by train, ferry, or bus
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Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour
- Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
2h 46m£18–51Line 11 bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus 11
- Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
4h 3m£17–44
Glasgow Central Station to Brodick by train and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow Central Station to Brodick is to line 11 bus and ferry which costs £17 - £45 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Glasgow Central Station to Brodick is to train and ferry which takes 2h 46m and costs £17 - £55.
The distance between Glasgow Central Station and Brodick is 45 miles.
The best way to get from Glasgow Central Station to Brodick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 2h 46m and costs £17 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Glasgow Central Station to Brodick, including transfers.
There are 199+ hotels available in Brodick.
What companies run services between Glasgow Central Station, Scotland and Brodick, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Glasgow Central Station to Brodick. However, you can 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 vehicle from Glasgow Central Station to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via West Campbell Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Hill Street, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 4h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
Ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–26
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £4–6
- Car Fare
- £21–26
Ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–26
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £4–6
- Car Fare
- £21–26
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