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

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

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  1. Ferry, line 11 bus, train

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    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the bus from Chapelhill Mount Terminus to Dunlop Streetbus bus 11
    3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Dumfriestrain train
    5h
    £47–100

  2. Ferry, train

    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 to Dumfriestrain train
    5h 28m
    £62–128

  3. Ferry, bus

    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 Schoolbus bus X74
    6h 38m
    £48–87

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  • Distance: 95.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Dumfries. However, you can take the taxi to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Hill Street, take the line 11 bus to Chapelhill Mount Terminus, take the line 11 bus to Dunlop Street, walk to Kilmarnock, then take the train to Dumfries. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Dumfries via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 28m.

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