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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Isle of Arran is to bus and ferry via Clackmannan which costs £29 - £75 and takes 7h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Isle of Arran is to train and ferry which takes 5h 4m and costs £30 - £130.

How far is it from Kirkcaldy to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Kirkcaldy and Isle of Arran is 129 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to Isle of Arran without a car is to train and line 10 bus and ferry which takes 6h 23m and costs £40 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Kirkcaldy to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 132+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

Kirkcaldy to Isle of Arran - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 10 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Kirkcaldy to Isle of Arran by train, ferry, 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.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvine
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
5h 4m
£33–130
Bus, ferry via Clackmannan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Railway Station Stance A to North Approach RoadX27
2. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus StationX24 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
7h 7m
£29–71
Train, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
6h 23m
£41–138
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensferry StreetX58
2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Station900
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
7h 12m
£34–79
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Charing Cross (Glasgow)
2. Take the bus from Garnet Street to Kilmarnock Bus StationX76
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
8h 13m
£40–138

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kirkcaldy to Isle of Arran.

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Distance: 128.3 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkcaldy to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the train to Haymarket, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Irvine, drive to Troon Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, then drive to Isle of Arran. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Isle of Arran via Haymarket, Glasgow Queen Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Garden Place, Troon Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 6h 23m.

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