There are 2 ways to get from Buchanan bus Station to Isle of Arran (Island) by train, ferry, or bus
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Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to IrvineGlasgow Central - Ayr
- Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5b
3h 11m£33–69Bus, line 10 bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus StationX76 / ...
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
- Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
4h 32m£11–46
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buchanan bus Station to Isle of Arran (Island) is to bus and line 10 bus and ferry which costs £11 - £50 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Buchanan bus Station to Isle of Arran (Island) is to train and ferry which takes 3h 11m and costs £30 - £70.
The distance between Buchanan bus Station and Isle of Arran (Island) is 56 miles.
The best way to get from Buchanan bus Station to Isle of Arran (Island) without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3h 11m and costs £30 - £70.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Buchanan bus Station to Isle of Arran (Island), including transfers.
There are 132+ hotels available in Isle of Arran (Island).
What companies run services between Buchanan bus Station, Scotland and Isle of Arran (Island), Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Buchanan bus Station to Isle of Arran (Island). However, you can walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Irvine, take the taxi to Troon Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Garden Place, and Troon Ferry Terminal in around 4h 32m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–11
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- enquiries@calmac.co.uk
- Website
- calmac.co.uk
Ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–32
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £4–7
- Car Fare
- £26–32
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