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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Dumbarton Central is to ferry and train and line 757 bus which costs £27 - £65 and takes 4h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Dumbarton Central is to ferry and train which takes 3h 38m and costs £26 - £130.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Dumbarton Central?

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

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Dumbarton Central without a car is to ferry and train which takes 3h 38m and costs £26 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Isle of Arran to Dumbarton Central, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dumbarton Central?

There are 1435+ hotels available in Dumbarton Central.

Isle of Arran to Dumbarton Central - 3 ways to travel via train, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Dumbarton Central 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 38m
£27–125
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 10m
£28–65
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 Townend Road1A
4h 45m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 63.4 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Dumbarton Central. 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 Townend Road via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Paisley Gilmour Street, New Sneddon Street, French Street, and Swindon Street in around 4h 10m.

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