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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Isle of Arran is to bus and line 11 bus and ferry which costs £25 - £70 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leith to Isle of Arran is to train and ferry via Glasgow which takes 4h 38m and costs £40 - £130.

How far is it from Leith to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Leith and Isle of Arran is 96 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leith to Isle of Arran without a car is to train and ferry via Glasgow which takes 4h 38m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Leith to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 133+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

Leith to Isle of Arran - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus

There are 4 ways to get from Leith 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 via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
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 38m
£43–126
Bus, line 11 bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
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 45m
£25–66
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49
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
5h 12m
£34–64
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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
5h 8m
£38–126

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 95.4 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Leith to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk 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 Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 to Isle of Arran via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49, Buchanan Bus Station, Central Station Forecourt, Glasgow Central, Ardrossan Harbour, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 5h 12m.

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