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How to get fromSaint Andrews to Isle of Arranby train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Dundee 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 26m
    £68–137

  2. Bus, line 11 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Overgate 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
    6h 56m
    £40–77

  3. Bus, line 9 bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X24 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus bus X24
    3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X24 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Mirren Streetbus bus 9
    5. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    6. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    7h 30m
    £47–93

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 144.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Saint Andrews to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the line 99 bus to Railway Station, walk to Dundee, 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 Bus Station to Isle of Arran via Railway Station, Overgate, Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Hill Street, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 6h 56m.

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