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How to get fromIsle of Arran to Saint Andrewsby ferry, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Saint Andrews 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 Queen Street to Dundeetrain train
    5h 41m
    £67–140

  2. Ferry, bus via Overgate

    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 Overgatebus bus
    6h 47m
    £38–73

  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 Seagate Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    6h 36m
    £44–87

  4. Ferry, train via Edinburgh

    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
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain train
    6h 14m
    £67–138

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 144.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Isle of Arran, Scotland and Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Saint Andrews. 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 Railway Station, then take the line 99 bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Bus Station via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Hill Street, Burnlea Road, Crawford Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Seagate Bus Station in around 6h 36m.

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