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How to get fromLanark to Isle of Arranby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Lanark to Isle of Arran by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    4h 30m
    £40–87

  2. Bus, line 11 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus bus 11
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    5h 25m

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  • Distance: 76.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Lanark to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ardrossan Harbour, walk to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Isle of Arran. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellgate to Isle of Arran via Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Hill Street, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 5h 25m.

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