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

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There are 5 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Galashiels 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 Galashielstrain
    4h 54m
    £43–140

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus900
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Street FountainbusX95
    7h 16m
    £29–80

  3. 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 Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    5. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain
    6h 32m
    £56–151

  4. Ferry, train via Kilmarnock

    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 Galashielstrain
    7h 11m
    £40–94

  5. Ferry, line 4 bus, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Dunlop Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus4
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus900
    4. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport InterchangebusX62 / ...
    8h 20m
    £30–81

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Galashiels. 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 Galashiels. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Market Street Fountain via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 7h 16m.

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