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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Brodick Castle by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    4h 55m
    £24–75

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hill Streetbus bus X36
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    6h 7m
    £20–49

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from St Andrew's House to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    5h 28m
    £24–57

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    5h 23m
    £26–76

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  • Distance: 93.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Brodick Castle. 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, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, then walk to Brodick Castle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Andrew's House to Brodick Castle via Buchanan Bus Station, Central Station, Glasgow Central, Ardrossan Harbour, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 5h 28m.

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