What is the cheapest way to get from Carluke to Isle of Arran?

The cheapest way to get from Carluke to Isle of Arran is to train and ferry which costs £20 - £60 and takes 4h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carluke to Isle of Arran?

The fastest way to get from Carluke to Isle of Arran is to train and ferry which takes 4h 7m and costs £20 - £60.

How far is it from Carluke to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Carluke and Isle of Arran is 79 miles.

How do I travel from Carluke to Isle of Arran without a car?

The best way to get from Carluke to Isle of Arran without a car is to bus and line 10 bus and ferry which takes 5h 37m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Carluke to Isle of Arran?

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Carluke to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 133+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

Carluke to Isle of Arran - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Carluke 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 Carluke to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvine
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
4h 7m
£21–60
Bus, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Burton Lane to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
5h 37m
Train, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
5h 53m
£34–72

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 78.8 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Carluke, Scotland and Isle of Arran, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Carluke to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Irvine, drive to Troon Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, then drive to Isle of Arran. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burton Lane to Isle of Arran via Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Garden Place, Troon Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 5h 37m.

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