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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Leith is to ferry and bus which costs £26 - £65 and takes 5h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Leith is to ferry and train via Glasgow which takes 3h 50m and costs £40 - £130.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Leith?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Leith is 96 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Leith without a car is to ferry and train via Glasgow which takes 3h 50m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Isle of Arran to Leith, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Leith?

There are 2508+ hotels available in Leith.

Isle of Arran to Leith - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Leith 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 Edinburgh Waverley
3h 50m
£42–125
Ferry, train
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 train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 29m
£26–68
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 Edinburgh, Bus Station900
5h 31m
£27–64

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 95.2 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Leith. 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, then take the train to Edinburgh Waverley. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Hill Street, Burnlea Road, Crawford Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 31m.

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