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

The cheapest way to get from Balmaha to Isle of Arran (Island) is to train and ferry which costs £20 - £50 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balmaha to Isle of Arran (Island) is to train and ferry which takes 5h 19m and costs £20 - £50.

How far is it from Balmaha to Isle of Arran (Island)?

The distance between Balmaha and Isle of Arran (Island) is 78 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balmaha to Isle of Arran (Island) without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 19m and costs £20 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Balmaha to Isle of Arran (Island), including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran (Island)?

There are 128+ hotels available in Isle of Arran (Island).

Balmaha to Isle of Arran (Island) - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Balmaha to Isle of Arran (Island) 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 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 19m
£20–46
Bus, line 11 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bypass to Buchanan Bus Station914 / ...
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
5h 35m
£63–100
Line 757 bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Swindon Street to Brick Lane757
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
5h 48m
£24–56

Balmaha to Isle of Arran (Island) by bus, train, foot, and ferry

32Weekly Services

5h 19mAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 77.1 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Balmaha to Isle of Arran (Island). 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, then take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Balmaha to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Bypass, Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Hill Street, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 5h 35m.

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