What is the cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Isle of Arran?

The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Isle of Arran is to train and ferry which costs £30 - £65 and takes 4h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Isle of Arran?

The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Isle of Arran is to train and ferry which takes 4h 29m and costs £30 - £65.

How far is it from Helensburgh to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Helensburgh and Isle of Arran is 71 miles.

How do I travel from Helensburgh to Isle of Arran without a car?

The best way to get from Helensburgh to Isle of Arran without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 29m and costs £30 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Helensburgh to Isle of Arran?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Helensburgh to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 135+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

Helensburgh to Isle of Arran - 3 ways to travel via train, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Helensburgh to Isle of Arran by train, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
4h 29m
£34–60
Line 757 bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Swindon Street to Brick Lane757
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
5h 11m
£35–71
Bus, line 11 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Quay Street to James Watt Street1A / ...
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Street11
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
5h 56m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 70.7 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Isle of Arran, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Helensburgh to Isle of Arran. 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, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Isle of Arran. Alternatively, you can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Isle of Arran via Dalmuir, Swindon Street, Brick Lane, Paisley Gilmour Street, Ardrossan Harbour, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 5h 11m.

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