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How to get fromOban to Brodickby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Oban to Brodick by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain 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
    6h 44m
    £57–121

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lochnell Streetbus bus 423 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lochnell Street to Ferry Terminalbus bus 448
    3. Take the ferry from Claonaig Ferry Terminal to Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm6
    6h 49m
    £16–35

  3. Bus, ferry via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 976
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    7h 30m
    £29–60

Oban to Brodick by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar27Weekly Services
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 139.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Brodick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Oban to Brodick. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ardrossan Harbour, walk to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Royal Bank via Lochnell Street, Ferry Terminal, Claonaig Ferry Terminal, Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal, and Lochranza Pier in around 6h 49m.

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