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How to get fromIsle of Arran to Dunbarby ferry, train or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Dunbar by ferry, train, or bus

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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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
    4h 35m
    £35–135

  2. Ferry, train via Kilmarnock

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
    6h 51m
    £32–89

  3. Ferry, line 10 bus, train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Streetbus10 / ...
    3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    5. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
    6h 12m
    £48–146

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus900
    3. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to High StreetbusX7
    6h 26m
    £35–79

  5. Ferry, line 10 bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Streetbus10 / ...
    3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dunbartrain
    6h 31m
    £66–162

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Dunbar. 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 Edinburgh Waverley, then take the train to Dunbar. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Dunbar via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 12m.

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