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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Edinburgh is to ferry and line 4 bus and bus which costs £24 - £75 and takes 6h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Edinburgh is to ferry and train which takes 3h 40m and costs £29 - £130.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Edinburgh?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Edinburgh is 106 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Edinburgh without a car is to ferry and line 10 bus and bus which takes 5h 5m and costs £29 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Isle of Arran to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2529+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Isle of Arran to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 10 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Waverley
3h 40m
£30–126
Ferry, line 4 bus, bus
cheapest
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 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
6h 12m
£25–75
Ferry, line 10 bus, bus
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 bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX76 / ...
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
5h 5m
£30–72
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 Central to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 55m
£27–80

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Isle of Arran to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 105.2 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

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

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