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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Balloch is to ferry and train which costs £17 - £60 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Balloch is to ferry and train which takes 3h 48m and costs £17 - £60.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Balloch?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Balloch is 78 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Balloch without a car is to ferry and line 10 bus and bus which takes 4h 52m and costs £26 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Isle of Arran to Balloch, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Balloch?

There are 811+ hotels available in Balloch.

Isle of Arran to Balloch - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 10 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Balloch 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 Low Level to Balloch
3h 48m
£18–59
Ferry, line 10 bus, bus
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 Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX76 / ...
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lower Stoneymollan Road914 / ...
4h 52m
£27–67
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 Low Level to Balloch
5h 25m
£31–70
Ferry, line 10 bus, line 4 bus, line 1 bus, line 204 bus
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 Dunlop Street to Central Station4 / ...
4. Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Asda St James Retail Park1
5. Take the bus from Asda St James Retail Park to Balloch Bus Terminus204 / ...
6h 21m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 77.7 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Isle of Arran, Scotland and Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Balloch. 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 Low Level, then take the train to Balloch. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Lower Stoneymollan Road via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 52m.

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