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How to get fromIsle of Arran to Dufftownby ferry, train, bus or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Dufftown by ferry, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
    4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Keith Stationtrain
    8h 2m
    £92–213
  2. Ferry, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Cathedral Streetbus906 / ...
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgintrain
    11h 55m
    £48–162
  3. Ferry, bus, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Cairngorm HotelbusE8
    3. Take the taxi from The Square to Dufftowntaxi
    8h 19m
    £119–194

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Dufftown. 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 Aberdeen, take the train to Keith Station, then take the taxi to Dufftown. Alternatively, 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 Bus Station, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Cairngorm Hotel, take the line 37 bus to The Square, then take the taxi to Dufftown.

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