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 £23 - £60 and takes 5h 8m.

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 8m and costs £23 - £60.

How far is it from Balmaha to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Balmaha and Isle of Arran is 91 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 bus and line 10 bus and ferry which takes 6h 8m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Balmaha to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 132+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

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

There are 4 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 Irvine
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
5h 8m
£24–59
Bus, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bypass to Buchanan Bus Station914 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
6h 8m
£73–122
Line 309 bus, train, bus, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Car Park to Craiglomond Gardens309
2. Take the train from Balloch to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus StationX76 / ...
4. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
5. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
6h 27m
Line 309 bus, train, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Car Park to Craiglomond Gardens309
2. Take the train from Balloch to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
4. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
5. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
6h 54m

Questions & Answers

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

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Distance: 90.6 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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 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 vehicle from Balmaha to Isle of Arran via Bypass, Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Garden Place, Troon Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 6h 8m.

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