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

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There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Whitby 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 Ardrossan Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
    5. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain
    9h 2m
    £59–217

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2. Take the bus from Hill Street to Buchanan Bus StationbusX36
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 11bus
    11h 48m
    £37–82

  3. Ferry, train via Carlisle

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitbytrain
    9h 47m
    £53–157

  4. Ferry, line 10 bus, line 4 bus, bus

    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 Dunlop Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus4
    4. Take the bus from Glasgow to Middlesbroughbus
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 4 to Market PlacebusX4 / ...
    6. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Stn Stand 2busX4 / ...
    13h 12m
    £38–92

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Isle of Arran, Scotland and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Whitby. 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 Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Darlington, then take the train to Whitby. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Bus Station via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Dock road, Hill Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stand 9, and Market Place in around 11h 48m.

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