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

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There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Falkirk by ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train

    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 Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central
    3h 22m
    £32–87

  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 Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Stationbus bus X37
    5h 44m
    £29–59

  3. Ferry, line 9 bus, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the bus from Smithhills Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 9
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Stationbus bus X37
    5h 5m
    £32–71

  4. Ferry, train via Falkirk Grahamston

    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 Falkirk Grahamstontrain train
    4h 13m
    £39–88

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 70.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Falkirk. 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, then take the train to Falkirk High. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Grahamston Station via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Paisley Gilmour Street, Smithhills Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 5m.

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