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How to get fromEdinburgh to Lochranzaby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Lochranza by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    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
    6h 43m
    £35–97

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Claonaig Ferry Terminal to Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm6
    8h 12m
    £31–69

  3. Train, fly, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Campbeltown (CAL)plane plane GLA - CAL
    3. Take the bus from Wellpark Cottages to Skipness Road Endbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Claonaig Ferry Terminal to Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 32m
    £78–161

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Campbeltown (CAL) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 105 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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 Ardrossan Harbour, walk to Ardrossan 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, Bus Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Claonaig Ferry Terminal in around 8h 12m.

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