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 line 11 bus and bus which costs £27 - £60 and takes 4h 55m.

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 and line 757 bus which takes 4h 20m and costs £35 - £60.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Balloch?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Balloch is 68 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 train and line 757 bus which takes 4h 20m and costs £35 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Isle of Arran to Balloch, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Balloch?

There are 792+ hotels available in Balloch.

Isle of Arran to Balloch - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 757 bus

There are 2 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, line 757 bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Take the bus from New Sneddon Street to French Street757
4h 20m
£35–60
Ferry, line 11 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the bus from South Beach Road to Kilmarnock Bus Station11
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 55m
£28–60

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 67.5 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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 take the taxi to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Ardrossan Harbour, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the line 757 bus to French Street, walk to Dalmuir, 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, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Dock road, South Beach Road, Kilmarnock Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 55m.

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