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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Dunbar is to ferry and line 11 bus and bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 6h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Dunbar is to ferry and train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 50m and costs £40 - £140.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Dunbar?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Dunbar is 125 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Dunbar without a car is to ferry and train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 50m and costs £40 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Isle of Arran to Dunbar, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 192+ hotels available in Dunbar.

Isle of Arran to Dunbar - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 11 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Dunbar 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 via Edinburgh
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 to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
4h 50m
£42–134
Ferry, train #2
cheapest
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 Central to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
5h 29m
£26–77
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 Buchanan Bus Station to St Andrew's House
4. Take the bus from St Andrew's House to High StreetX7
6h 29m
£31–64
Ferry, train
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 Central to Dunbar
5h 10m
£61–150

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 124 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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 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, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, then take the train to Dunbar. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to High Street via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Dock road, South Beach Road, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and St Andrew's House in around 6h 29m.

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