What is the cheapest way to get from Brodick to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Brodick to Edinburgh is to ferry and line 11 bus and bus which costs £17 - £55 and takes 5h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brodick to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Brodick to Edinburgh is to ferry and train via Glasgow which takes 3h 50m and costs £30 - £55.

How far is it from Brodick to Edinburgh?

The distance between Brodick and Edinburgh is 93 miles.

How do I travel from Brodick to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Brodick to Edinburgh without a car is to ferry and train via Glasgow which takes 3h 50m and costs £30 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Brodick to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Brodick to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Brodick to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and line 11 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Brodick to Edinburgh by ferry, train, 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.

Ferry, train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3h 50m
£32–55
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 23m
£16–55
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 900
4h 18m
£24–51
Ferry, line 11 bus, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
2. Take the bus from Hill Street to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus 11
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
5h 17m
£17–52

Brodick to Edinburgh by ferry, train, and foot

70Weekly Services

3h 50mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Brodick to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 92 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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, 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 Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Glasgow Central, Central Station Forecourt, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 18m.

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