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How to get fromIsle of Arran to Balmoral Castleby ferry, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Balmoral Castle by ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train, bus

    best
    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 Queen Street to Dundeetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dundee station to Crathiebus bus
    7h 54m
    £71–147

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the bus from School Wynd to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dundee station to Crathiebus bus
    9h 14m
    £42–81

  3. Ferry, bus via Dundee

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Dundee station to Crathiebus bus
    9h 10m
    £48–94

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 193.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Isle of Arran, Scotland and Balmoral Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Balmoral Castle. 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 Waterloo Lane, take the bus to Cathedral Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Dundee, walk to Dundee station, take the bus to Crathie, then walk to Balmoral Castle. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Balmoral Castle via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Hill Street, Burnlea Road, Crawford Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, Seagate, Whitehall Street, Dundee station, and Crathie in around 9h 10m.

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