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

The cheapest way to get from Balmaha to Isle of Arran is to train and ferry which costs £30 - £60 and takes 5h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balmaha to Isle of Arran is to train and ferry which takes 5h 23m and costs £30 - £60.

How far is it from Balmaha to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Balmaha and Isle of Arran is 81 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balmaha to Isle of Arran without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 23m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Balmaha to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 134+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

Balmaha to Isle of Arran - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 309 bus

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

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Balloch to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
5h 23m
£30–59
Line 309 bus, train, line 757 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Car Park to Craiglomond Gardens309
2. Take the train from Balloch to Dalmuir
3. Take the bus from Swindon Street to Brick Lane757
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Harbour
5. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
5h 52m
Line 1 bus, line 11 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Asda St James Retail Park to James Watt Street1
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Street11
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
6h 20m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 80.6 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Balmaha to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the line 309 bus to Craiglomond Gardens, walk to Balloch, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, 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 Car Park to Isle of Arran via Craiglomond Gardens, Balloch, Dalmuir, Swindon Street, Brick Lane, Paisley Gilmour Street, Ardrossan Harbour, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 5h 52m.

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