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

The cheapest way to get from Dunbar to Brodick is to bus and line 11 bus and ferry which costs £20 - £50 and takes 6h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunbar to Brodick is to train and ferry via Glasgow which takes 5h 10m and costs £35 - £70.

How far is it from Dunbar to Brodick?

The distance between Dunbar and Brodick is 121 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunbar to Brodick without a car is to train and ferry via Glasgow which takes 5h 10m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Dunbar to Brodick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Brodick?

There are 215+ hotels available in Brodick.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Dunbar to Brodick 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 via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain
4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
5h 10m
£36–67
Bus, line 11 bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus X7
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus 11
4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
6h 58m
£20–50
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus X7
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain
4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
6h 28m
£29–58
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain
4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
5h 44m
£31–124

Dunbar to Brodick by train, foot, and ferry

70Weekly Services

5h 10mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 120.7 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Dunbar, Scotland and Brodick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dunbar to Brodick. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ardrossan Harbour, walk to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Princes Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Central Station Forecourt, Glasgow Central, Ardrossan Harbour, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 6h 28m.

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