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How to get fromHelensburgh to Brodickby train, ferry or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain 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 22m
    £21–48
  2. Bus, ferry, line 585 bus

    1. Take the bus from Colquhoun Square to Kilcreggan Pierbus bus 316
    2. Take the ferry from Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Manse Court to Hill Streetbus bus 585
    4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    5h 21m
  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Quay Street to Hielenman's Umbrellabus bus 1A / ...
    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 22m

Helensburgh to Brodick by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Helensburgh to Brodick. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street 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 Colquhoun Square to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Kilcreggan Pier, Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock Rail Station, Manse Court, Hill Street, Inches Road, Hill Street, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 5h 21m.

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