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

The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Brodick is to train and bus and line 10 bus and ferry which costs £20 - £60 and takes 5h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Brodick is to train and ferry which takes 4h 10m and costs £40 - £80.

How far is it from Helensburgh to Brodick?

The distance between Helensburgh and Brodick is 78 miles.

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

The best way to get from Helensburgh to Brodick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 10m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Helensburgh to Brodick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Brodick?

There are 131+ hotels available in Brodick.

Helensburgh to Brodick - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 206 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Helensburgh to Brodick by train, ferry, or bus

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry
4h 10m
£41–78
Train, bus, line 10 bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Placebus 10 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry
5h 28m
£20–55
Line 206 bus, bus, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Helensburgh station to Quay Streetbus 206
2. Take the bus from Quay Street to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1A / ...
3. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
4. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Placebus 10 / ...
5. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry
6h 32m
Train, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Placebus 10 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry
5h 54m
£25–59

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Helensburgh to Brodick.

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Distance: 77.5 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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 Irvine, take the taxi to Troon Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Quay Street, Hielenman's Umbrella, West Regent Lane, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Garden Place, and Troon Ferry Terminal in around 6h 32m.

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