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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Dumfries is to ferry and bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Dumfries is to ferry and line 10 bus and train which takes 4h 52m and costs £40 - £80.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Dumfries?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Dumfries is 94 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Dumfries without a car is to ferry and line 10 bus and train which takes 4h 52m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Isle of Arran to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 388+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Isle of Arran to Dumfries - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 10 bus

There are 2 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Dumfries by ferry, bus, or train

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Ferry, line 10 bus, train
best
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 Dumfries
4h 52m
£40–76
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalCm5b
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Academy StreetX74
6h 15m
£32–74

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Distance: 93.8 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Dumfries. However, 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, then take the train to Dumfries. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Academy Street via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 15m.

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