How to get fromIsle of Arran to Castle Douglasby by ferry, bus or train

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Castle Douglas. However, you can take the taxi to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Troon Ferry Terminal, walk to Garden Place, take the line 10 bus to Dunlop Street, walk to Kilmarnock, take the train to Dumfries, walk to Dumfries station, then take the bus to Royal Bank. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Royal Bank via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Whitesands in around 7h 10m.

Train operators

ScotRail

Bus operators

Stagecoach West Scotland

Houstons Minicoaches

McCalls Coaches

DGC Buses

Ferry operators

Caledonian MacBrayne