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

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There are 5 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Kirkcaldy 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 Haymarkettrain
    4h 30m
    £35–104

  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 North Approach RoadbusX27 / ...
    3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Railway Station Stance DbusX27
    6h 17m
    £29–71

  3. Ferry, line 10 bus, bus, train via Glasgow

    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 bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bath StreetbusX76 / ...
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
    5. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain
    5h 41m
    £43–111

  4. 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 Shandwick Placebus900
    4. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus StationbusX58
    7h 17m
    £34–78

  5. Ferry, line 10 bus, 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 Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus10
    3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Kings theatrebusX76
    4. Take the train from Charing Cross (Glasgow) to Haymarkettrain
    5. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain
    7h 34m
    £44–111

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Kirkcaldy. 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 Haymarket, then take the train to Kirkcaldy. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Kirkcaldy via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Bath Street, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 5h 41m.

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