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

The cheapest way to get from Lanark to Isle of Arran is to train and ferry which costs £35 - £65 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lanark to Isle of Arran is to train and ferry which takes 4h 30m and costs £35 - £65.

How far is it from Lanark to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Lanark and Isle of Arran is 77 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lanark to Isle of Arran without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 30m and costs £35 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Lanark to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 135+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

Lanark to Isle of Arran - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Lanark to Isle of Arran by train, ferry, or bus

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
4h 30m
£35–61
Bus, line 11 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Street11
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
5h 24m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 76.8 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Lanark to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ardrossan Harbour, walk to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Isle of Arran. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellgate to Isle of Arran via Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Hill Street, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 5h 24m.

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