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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Saint Andrews is to ferry and line 10 bus and bus and line 99 bus via Overgate which costs £28 - £80 and takes 6h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Saint Andrews is to ferry and train which takes 5h 40m and costs £40 - £130.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Saint Andrews?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Saint Andrews is 157 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Saint Andrews without a car is to ferry and line 10 bus and bus and line 99 bus which takes 6h 47m and costs £30 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Isle of Arran to Saint Andrews, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Saint Andrews?

There are 1083+ hotels available in Saint Andrews.

Isle of Arran to Saint Andrews - 4 ways to travel via train, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Saint Andrews 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 Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupar
5h 40m
£40–128
Ferry, line 10 bus, bus, line 99 bus via Overgate
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Street10 / ...
3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX76 / ...
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgate
5. Take the bus from Crichton Street to Bus Station99 / ...
6h 57m
£29–78
Ferry, line 10 bus, bus, line 99 bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Street10 / ...
3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX76 / ...
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 to Dundee Seagate Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Bus Station99 / ...
6h 47m
£34–78
Ferry, line 10 bus, train, line 99 bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Street10 / ...
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundee
5. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Bus Station99 / ...
7h 34m
£44–122

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 156.1 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Isle of Arran, Scotland and Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Saint Andrews. 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, take the train to Cupar, walk to Railway Station, then take the bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Bus Station via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52, and Seagate Bus Station in around 6h 47m.

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