What is the cheapest way to get from Anstruther to Isle of Arran?

The cheapest way to get from Anstruther to Isle of Arran is to bus and line 99 bus and line 10 bus and ferry via Dundee which costs £30 - £85 and takes 7h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Anstruther to Isle of Arran?

The fastest way to get from Anstruther to Isle of Arran is to train and ferry which takes 6h 31m and costs £35 - £120.

How far is it from Anstruther to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Anstruther and Isle of Arran is 165 miles.

How do I travel from Anstruther to Isle of Arran without a car?

The best way to get from Anstruther to Isle of Arran without a car is to bus and line 99 bus and line 10 bus and ferry via Dundee which takes 7h 45m and costs £30 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Anstruther to Isle of Arran?

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Anstruther to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 132+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

Anstruther to Isle of Arran - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Anstruther to Isle of Arran by train, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvine
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
6h 31m
£36–115
Bus, line 99 bus, line 10 bus, ferry via Dundee
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Harbour to Bus StationX61 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station99 / ...
3. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus StationX76 / ...
5. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
6. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
7h 45m
£32–83
Bus, line 99 bus, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Harbour to Bus StationX61 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station99 / ...
3. Take the bus from Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus StationE3
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus StationX76 / ...
5. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
6. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
7h 55m
Bus, line 99 bus, line 10 bus, ferry #2
1. Take the bus from Harbour to Bus StationX61 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station99 / ...
3. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationM9
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus StationX76 / ...
5. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
6. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
8h 5m
£37–87

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Map of how to get from Anstruther to Isle of Arran.

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Distance: 163.6 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Anstruther to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the bus to Bus Station, take the line 99 bus to Railway Station, walk to Dundee, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Irvine, drive to Troon Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, then drive to Isle of Arran. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour to Isle of Arran via Bus Station, Railway Station, Overgate, Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Garden Place, Troon Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 7h 45m.

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