What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Dunfermline?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Dunfermline is to ferry and line 10 bus and bus which costs £17 - £55 and takes 5h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Dunfermline?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Dunfermline is to ferry and train which takes 4h 31m and costs £50 - £95.

How far is it from Isle of Arran (Island) to Dunfermline?

The distance between Isle of Arran (Island) and Dunfermline is 117 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Arran (Island) to Dunfermline without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Dunfermline without a car is to ferry and train which takes 4h 31m and costs £50 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Dunfermline?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Dunfermline, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dunfermline?

There are 2443+ hotels available in Dunfermline.

Isle of Arran (Island) to Dunfermline - 4 ways to travel via train, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Dunfermline by ferry, train, 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.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
4h 31m
£54–92
Ferry, line 10 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Street10 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach RoadX27 / ...
5h 3m
£18–54
Ferry, line 10 bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Street10 / ...
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
5. Take the train from Haymarket to Dunfermline Town
6h 8m
£41–73
Ferry, line 4 bus, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Dunlop Street to Buchanan Bus Station4
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach RoadX27 / ...
5h 56m
£18–54

Isle of Arran (Island) to Dunfermline by ferry, foot, and bus

80Weekly Services

5h 3mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 116.1 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Isle of Arran (Island), Scotland and Dunfermline, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran (Island) to Dunfermline. However, you can take the ferry to Troon Ferry Terminal, take the taxi to Irvine, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Haymarket, then take the train to Dunfermline Town. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Bus Station via Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and North Approach Road in around 5h 3m.

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