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

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There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Kirkcaldy 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 Haymarkettrain train
    5h 17m
    £54–117

  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 North Approach Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    4. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Victoria Hospitalbus bus X27
    6h 40m
    £37–71

  3. Ferry, train, line 9 bus, 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 Smithhills Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 9
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Stationbus bus
    5. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain train
    5h 33m
    £44–99

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 116.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Kirkcaldy. 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 Haymarket, then take the train to Kirkcaldy. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Kirkcaldy via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Paisley Gilmour Street, Smithhills Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Haymarket Station, and Haymarket in around 5h 33m.

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