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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Brodick is to bus and line 11 bus and ferry which costs £11 - £40 and takes 4h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Brodick is to train and ferry which takes 4h 1m and costs £20 - £45.

How far is it from Hamilton to Brodick?

The distance between Hamilton and Brodick is 56 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Brodick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 1m and costs £20 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Hamilton to Brodick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Brodick?

There are 132+ hotels available in Brodick.

Hamilton to Brodick - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and line 11 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Hamilton to Brodick by train, ferry, or bus

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain
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 1m
£21–44
Bus, line 11 bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
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
4h 42m
£11–37
Line 267 bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queen Stbus 267 / ...
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 45m

Hamilton to Brodick by train and ferry

70Weekly Services

4h 1mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Hamilton to Brodick.

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Distance: 55.8 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Hamilton to Brodick. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central Low Level, 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 Burnside Lane to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Hill Street, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 4h 42m.

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