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How to get fromIsle of Arran to Aberdeenby ferry, train or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Aberdeen by ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
    6h 6m
    £39–136
  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalferryCm5b
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationbusM9
    6h 59m
    £28–88

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Aberdeen. However, you can drive to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Troon Ferry Terminal, drive to Irvine, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Aberdeen. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Union Square Bus Station via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 59m.

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