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

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There are 2 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Galashiels 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
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    5h 48m
    £55–129

  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 Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Street Fountainbus bus X95
    7h 41m
    £39–87

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  • Distance: 126.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Galashiels. 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, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, then take the train to Galashiels. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Market Street Fountain via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Hill Street, Burnlea Road, Crawford Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 7h 41m.

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