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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Dundee is to ferry and bus which costs £25 - £75 and takes 5h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Dundee is to ferry and train which takes 4h 41m and costs £27 - £110.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Dundee?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Dundee is 141 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Dundee without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 5h 39m and costs £25 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Isle of Arran to Dundee, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dundee?

There are 787+ hotels available in Dundee.

Isle of Arran to Dundee - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Dundee 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 to Dundee
4h 41m
£28–106
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 OvergateUk091
5h 39m
£26–73
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
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundee
6h 18m
£41–117
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 Buchanan Bus Station4
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 to Dundee Seagate Bus Station
6h 35m
£31–73

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 140.6 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Dundee. 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, then take the train to Dundee. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Overgate via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 39m.

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