How to get fromIsle of Arran to Gretna Greenby by ferry, bus or train

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Gretna Green. 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, then take the train to Gretna Green. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Loaning via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Whitesands, and Bridge Street in around 8h 26m.

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Train operators

ScotRail

Bus operators

Stagecoach West Scotland

Houstons Minicoaches

McCalls Coaches

Ferry operators

Caledonian MacBrayne