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How to get fromBrodick to Edinburghby ferry, train or bus

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There are 4 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 Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    3h 29m
    £47–141

  2. Ferry, line 10 bus, bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus10
    3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationbusX76 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
    5h 6m
    £16–62

  3. Ferry, line 10 bus, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus10
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus900
    4h 48m
    £21–57

  4. Ferry, line 10 bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Streetbus10 / ...
    3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    5h 34m
    £18–65

Brodick to Edinburgh by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Troon Ferry Terminal, take the taxi to Irvine, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Edinburgh Waverley. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Princes Street via Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Kilmarnock Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 48m.

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