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How to get fromIsle of Arran to Dublinby ferry, busferry, train, bus or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Dublin by ferry, busferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus and ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry923
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollytrainIc / ...
    10h 28m
  2. Ferry, line 10 bus, bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Streetbus
    3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bath Streetbus
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
    5. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeEDI - DUB
    8h 23m
    €70–230
  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
    3. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larneferry
    4. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Great Centraltrain0
    5. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollytrainIc / ...
    11h 18m
    €100–386
  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Wellington Square to Crossbus358 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larneferry
    4. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Great Centraltrain0
    5. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollytrainIc / ...
    11h 58m
    €91–372
  5. Ferry, line 10 bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Streetbus
    3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
    4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeGLA - DUB
    8h 3m
    €79–232
  6. Ferry, bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Wellington Square to Elder Avenuebus60 / ...
    3. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry923
    4. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
    11h 44m
  7. Ferry, bus, train via Dublin Busaras Bus Station

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Wellington Square to Crossbus358 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larneferry
    4. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Great Centraltrain0
    5. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus StationbusX1
    12h 41m
  8. Ferry, line 10 bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, 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 Streetbus
    3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
    4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeGLA - BFS
    5. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain
    9h 49m
    €96–235
  9. Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)planeGLA - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain
    9h 37m
    €98–273

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Dublin. However, you can drive to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Troon Ferry Terminal, drive to Ayr, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Belfast Grand Central, then take the train to Dublin Connolly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Dublin Connolly via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Ayr, Stranraer, Cairnryan, Larne, Larne Harbour, and Belfast Grand Central in around 11h 18m.

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