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How to get fromBrodick to Edinburghby ferry, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Brodick to Edinburgh by ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4h 23m
    £31–91

  2. Ferry, line 9 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the bus from Smithhills Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 9
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus bus 900
    4h 56m
    £26–67

  3. Ferry, line 11 bus, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the bus from Hill Street to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus 11
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus
    5h 29m
    £26–61

Brodick to Edinburgh by ferry and train

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 90.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Brodick, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Brodick to Edinburgh. However, you can take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Ardrossan Harbour, take the train to Glasgow Central, then take the train to Edinburgh Waverley. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Shandwick Place via Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Paisley Gilmour Street, Smithhills Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 56m.

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