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How to get fromIsle of Arran to Balmahaby ferry, train, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Balmaha by ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train, line 309 bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Dalmuirtrain train
    4. Take the train from Dalmuir to Ballochtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Tullichewan Road to Car Parkbus bus 309
    5h 2m

  2. Ferry, train, line 757 bus, line 1 bus, line 204 bus, line 309 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Sneddon Street to French Streetbus bus 757
    4. Take the bus from Swindon Street to Asda St James Retail Parkbus bus 1
    5. Take the bus from Asda St James Retail Park to Balloch Bus Terminusbus bus 204 / ...
    6. Take the bus from Balloch Bus Terminus to Car Parkbus bus 309
    5h 44m

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  • Distance: 78.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Isle of Arran, Scotland and Balmaha, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Balmaha. However, you can take the taxi to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Ardrossan Harbour, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Central Low Level, take the train to Dalmuir, take the train to Balloch, walk to Tullichewan Road, then take the line 309 bus to Car Park. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Car Park via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Paisley Gilmour Street, New Sneddon Street, French Street, Swindon Street, Asda St James Retail Park, and Balloch Bus Terminus in around 5h 44m.

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