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How to get fromHelensburgh to Brodickby train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Particktrain 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 21m
    £28–70

  2. Bus, line 11 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Quay Street to James Watt Streetbus bus 1A / ...
    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 50m
    £25–56

  3. Line 757 bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Swindon Street to Brick Lanebus bus 757
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    5h 5m
    £27–63

Helensburgh to Brodick by train and ferry

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 66.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Brodick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Helensburgh to Brodick. However, you can take the train to Partick, take the train to Glasgow Central Low Level, 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 train from Helensburgh Central to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Dalmuir, Swindon Street, Brick Lane, Paisley Gilmour Street, Ardrossan Harbour, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 5h 5m.

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