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How to get fromIsle of Arran to Gatehouse of Fleetby ferry, train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Gatehouse of Fleet by ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Dumfriestrain
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Harbour Squarebus505 / ...
    8h 19m

  2. Ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalferryCm5b
    2. Drive from Troon Ferry Terminal to Gatehouse of Fleetcar
    2h 45m
    £21–60

  3. Ferry, train, bus via Dumfries

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Dumfriestrain
    3. Take the bus from Whitesands to Harbour Squarebus501
    9h

  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 WhitesandsbusX74
    3. Take the bus from Whitesands to Harbour Squarebus501
    9h 52m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Gatehouse of Fleet. However, you can take the taxi to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Troon Ferry Terminal, walk to Garden Place, take the line 10 bus to Dunlop Street, walk to Kilmarnock, take the train to Dumfries, walk to Dumfries station, take the bus to Harbour Square, then take the line 431 bus to Murray Arms. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Murray Arms via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock, Dumfries, St Marys Street, Whitesands, and Harbour Square in around 9h.

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