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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Brodick is to bus and line 11 bus and ferry which costs £15 - £45 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Brodick is to train and ferry via Glasgow which takes 4h 32m and costs £30 - £60.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Brodick?

The distance between Edinburgh and Brodick is 92 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Brodick without a car is to train and ferry via Glasgow which takes 4h 32m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Edinburgh to Brodick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Brodick?

There are 131+ hotels available in Brodick.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
4h 32m
£33–56
Bus, line 11 bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus 11
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
5h 35m
£15–43
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
5h 5m
£25–51
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
5h 3m
£28–113

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Brodick.

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Distance: 92 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Brodick. However, you can 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 Princes Street to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Central Station Forecourt, Glasgow Central, Ardrossan Harbour, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 5h 5m.

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