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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Carnoustie is to ferry and line 11 bus and bus which costs £29 - £75 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Carnoustie is to ferry and train which takes 5h 28m and costs £50 - £90.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Carnoustie?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Carnoustie is 142 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Carnoustie without a car is to ferry and train which takes 5h 28m and costs £50 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Isle of Arran to Carnoustie, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Carnoustie?

There are 693+ hotels available in Carnoustie.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Carnoustie 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 Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Carnoustie
5h 28m
£52–90
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 Buchanan Bus Station to Overgate
6h 40m
£30–71
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 to Dundee Seagate Bus Station
5h 46m
£37–69

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 141.2 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Carnoustie. 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 Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Carnoustie. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Queen Street via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52, Dundee Seagate Bus Station, and Sugarhouse Wynd in around 5h 46m.

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