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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Hamilton is to ferry and line 11 bus and bus which costs £21 - £55 and takes 4h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Hamilton is to ferry and train which takes 3h 16m and costs £29 - £60.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Hamilton?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Hamilton is 59 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Hamilton without a car is to ferry and train which takes 3h 16m and costs £29 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Isle of Arran to Hamilton, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Hamilton?

There are 1166+ hotels available in Hamilton.

Isle of Arran to Hamilton - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 267 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Hamilton 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 Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow CentralArdrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central
3h 16m
£30–56
Ferry, line 11 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the bus from South Beach Road to Kilmarnock Bus Station11
3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX76 / ...
4h 27m
£22–51
Ferry, train, line 267 bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Bus Station267 / ...
3h 51m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 59 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Hamilton. However, you can take the taxi to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Ardrossan Harbour, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Central Low Level, then take the train to Hamilton Central. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Bus Station via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Glasgow Central, and Central Station in around 3h 51m.

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