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How to get fromIsle of Arran to Buchanan bus Stationby ferry, train or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Buchanan bus Station by ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train

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    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalferryCm5b
    2. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow CentraltrainAyr - Glasgow Central
    2h 37m
    £13–51
  2. Ferry, line 10 bus, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Streetbus10 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationbusX76 / ...
    3h 41m
    £21–58
  3. Ferry, line 10 bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Streetbus10 / ...
    3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
    4h 14m
    £26–62
  4. Ferry, line 10 bus, line 4 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Streetbus10 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Dunlop Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus4
    4h 34m
    £21–58

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Isle of Arran, Scotland and Buchanan bus Station, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Buchanan bus Station. 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, then walk to Buchanan bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Buchanan Bus Station via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 3h 41m.

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