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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Glasgow is to ferry and train which costs £12 - £55 and takes 2h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Glasgow is to ferry and train which takes 2h 24m and costs £12 - £55.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Glasgow?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Glasgow is 58 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Glasgow without a car is to ferry and line 10 bus which takes 3h 32m and costs £20 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Isle of Arran to Glasgow, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Glasgow?

There are 1325+ hotels available in Glasgow.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Glasgow 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 TerminalCm5b
2. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow CentralAyr - Glasgow Central
2h 24m
£13–51
Ferry, line 10 bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalCm5b
2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Street10 / ...
3h 32m
£21–58
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
4h 1m
£26–62
Ferry, line 10 bus, line 4 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 Dunlop Street to Bath Street4 / ...
4h 27m
£21–58

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 58 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Glasgow. However, you can drive to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Troon Ferry Terminal, drive to Irvine, then take the train to Glasgow Central. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Blythswood Street via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 3h 32m.

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