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

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There are 3 ways to get from Perth to Isle of Arran by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Perth 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
    5h 5m
    £56–118

  2. Bus, line 11 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    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
    6h 8m
    £38–78

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Terminal Buildingbus bus Uk091
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    6h 5m
    £39–82

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 111.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Perth to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to George Square, take the line 398 bus to Central Station Forecourt, walk 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 South Methven Street to Isle of Arran via Lamberkine Drive, Park and Ride, Terminal Building, Brick Lane, Paisley Gilmour Street, Ardrossan Harbour, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 6h 5m.

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