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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Kirkcaldy is to ferry and bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 6h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Kirkcaldy is to ferry and train via Glasgow which takes 4h 46m and costs £35 - £110.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Kirkcaldy?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Kirkcaldy is 119 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Kirkcaldy without a car is to ferry and train via Glasgow which takes 4h 46m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Isle of Arran to Kirkcaldy, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkcaldy?

There are 2578+ hotels available in Kirkcaldy.

Isle of Arran to Kirkcaldy - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Kirkcaldy 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 via Glasgow
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 Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
4h 46m
£39–104
Ferry, train, bus
cheapest
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 Glasgow to Edinburgh, Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus StationX58 / ...
5h 49m
£29–72
Ferry, train
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 train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
5h 24m
£41–110
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach RoadX24 / ...
4. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Railway Station Stance DX27
6h 34m
£31–62

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 118.1 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

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 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 Queen Street, take the train to Haymarket, then take the train to Kirkcaldy. 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, Glasgow, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 5h 49m.

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