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 which costs £18 - £130 and takes 3h 22m.

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 22m and costs £18 - £130.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Dumbarton?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Dumbarton is 74 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 line 10 bus and bus which takes 4h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Isle of Arran to Dumbarton, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dumbarton?

There are 1521+ hotels available in Dumbarton.

Isle of Arran to Dumbarton - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 10 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 Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Dumbarton Central
3h 22m
£19–126
Ferry, line 10 bus, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Street10 / ...
3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Waterloo LaneX76 / ...
4. Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Riverside Lane1 / ...
4h 58m
Ferry, line 10 bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Street10 / ...
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
5h
£32–137
Ferry, line 4 bus, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Dunlop Street to Central Station4 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Risk Street1 / ...
5h 49m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 73.4 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

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 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 Low Level, then take the train to Dumbarton Central. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Riverside Lane via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Waterloo Lane, and St Enoch subway in around 4h 58m.

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