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How to get fromEdinburgh to Lochranzaby train, ferry or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain
    3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry
    6h 29m
    £48–149

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus926
    3. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Lochranza Arran Ferry TerminalferryCm6
    8h 19m
    £26–56

  3. Bus, ferry via Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus926
    3. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Lochranza Arran Ferry TerminalferryCm6
    8h 24m
    £29–62

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Annieslandtrain
    2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Argyll Arms Hotelbus926
    3. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Lochranza Arran Ferry TerminalferryCm6
    8h 30m
    £40–69

Edinburgh to Lochranza by bus and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration8h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Lochranza. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Irvine, take the taxi to Troon Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 324 bus to Lochranza Castle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Tarbert in around 8h 19m.

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