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How to get fromLanark to Isle of Arran (Island)by train, ferry or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Lanark to Isle of Arran (Island) by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain
    3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry
    4h 9m
    £42–79
  2. Train, line 10 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
    3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Placebus10 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry
    6h 19m
    £26–60
  3. Bus, line 10 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Placebus10 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry
    6h 15m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Lanark to Isle of Arran (Island). However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Irvine, take the taxi to Troon Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellgate to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Garden Place, and Troon Ferry Terminal in around 6h 15m.

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