There are 3 ways to get from Falkirk to Isle of Arran (Island) by train, ferry, or bus
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Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to IrvineGlasgow Central - Ayr
- Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5b
3h 49m£40–84Train, line 10 bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
- Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
5h 35m£27–65Bus, line 10 bus, ferry
- Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus StationX37 / ...
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
- Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
5h 55m
Falkirk to Isle of Arran (Island) by train, foot, bus, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Isle of Arran (Island) is to train and line 10 bus and ferry which costs £27 - £65 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Falkirk to Isle of Arran (Island) is to train and ferry which takes 3h 49m and costs £40 - £85.
The distance between Falkirk and Isle of Arran (Island) is 77 miles.
The best way to get from Falkirk to Isle of Arran (Island) without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3h 49m and costs £40 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Falkirk to Isle of Arran (Island), including transfers.
There are 129+ hotels available in Isle of Arran (Island).
What companies run services between Falkirk, Scotland and Isle of Arran (Island), Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Falkirk to Isle of Arran (Island). However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Irvine, take the taxi to Troon Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Falkirk High to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Kilmarnock, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Garden Place, and Troon Ferry Terminal in around 5h 35m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–10
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- enquiries@calmac.co.uk
- Website
- calmac.co.uk
Ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–32
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £4–7
- Car Fare
- £27–32
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