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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Dumbarton is to ferry and train and line 757 bus which costs £29 - £55 and takes 4h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Dumbarton is to ferry and train which takes 3h 37m and costs £26 - £130.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Dumbarton?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Dumbarton is 64 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Dumbarton without a car is to ferry and train which takes 3h 37m and costs £26 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Isle of Arran to Dumbarton, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dumbarton?

There are 1494+ hotels available in Dumbarton.

Isle of Arran to Dumbarton - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Dumbarton 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 Low Level to Dumbarton Central
3h 37m
£27–125
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 James Watt Street to Risk Street1 / ...
3h 58m
Ferry, line 11 bus, bus
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 James Watt Street to Riverside Lane1 / ...
4h 44m
Ferry, train, line 757 bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Take the bus from New Sneddon Street to French Street757
4h 11m
£30–54

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 63.4 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Isle of Arran, Scotland and Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Dumbarton. 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 Low Level, then take the train to Dumbarton Central. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Risk Street via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Glasgow Central, and James Watt Street in around 3h 58m.

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