What is the cheapest way to get from Buchanan bus Station to Isle of Arran?

The cheapest way to get from Buchanan bus Station to Isle of Arran is to bus and line 11 bus and ferry which costs £21 - £50 and takes 4h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Buchanan bus Station to Isle of Arran?

The fastest way to get from Buchanan bus Station to Isle of Arran is to train and ferry which takes 3h 5m and costs £25 - £50.

How far is it from Buchanan bus Station to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Buchanan bus Station and Isle of Arran is 49 miles.

How do I travel from Buchanan bus Station to Isle of Arran without a car?

The best way to get from Buchanan bus Station to Isle of Arran without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3h 5m and costs £25 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Buchanan bus Station to Isle of Arran?

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Buchanan bus Station to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 133+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

Buchanan bus Station to Isle of Arran - 2 ways to travel via train, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Buchanan bus Station to Isle of Arran 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 Glasgow Central to Ardrossan HarbourGlasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
3h 5m
£25–50
Bus, line 11 bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus StationX76 / ...
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
4h 13m
£21–50

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 48.8 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Buchanan bus Station, Scotland and Isle of Arran, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Buchanan bus Station to Isle of Arran. However, you can walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ardrossan Harbour, walk to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Isle of Arran. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Isle of Arran via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Hill Street, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 4h 13m.

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