How far is it from Isle of Arran to Balmoral Castle?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Balmoral Castle is 204 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Balmoral Castle without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Isle of Arran to Balmoral Castle, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Balmoral Castle?

There are 134+ hotels available in Balmoral Castle.

Isle of Arran to Balmoral Castle - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Balmoral Castle 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, bus
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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 Dundee
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Balmoral Rd EndE11
7h 48m
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgate
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Balmoral Rd EndE11
8h 46m
Ferry, train, bus via Kilmarnock
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundee
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Balmoral Rd EndE11
9h 24m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Isle of Arran to Balmoral Castle.

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Distance: 202.7 mi
Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Isle of Arran, Scotland and Balmoral Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Balmoral Castle. 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, take the train to Dundee, walk to Railway Station, take the bus to Balmoral Rd End, then walk to Balmoral Castle. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Balmoral Castle via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, Railway Station, and Balmoral Rd End in around 8h 46m.

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