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 10 bus and ferry via Edinburgh - Regent Road which costs £25 - £65 and takes 6h 11m.

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 which takes 4h 24m and costs £30 - £130.

How far is it from Leith to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Leith and Isle of Arran is 106 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 bus and line 10 bus and ferry which takes 6h 9m and costs £25 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Leith to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 124+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

Leith to Isle of Arran - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus

There are 5 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
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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
4h 24m
£31–126
Bus, line 10 bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station900
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 9m
£25–75
Train, line 10 bus, ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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
5h 43m
£39–134
Bus, line 10 bus, ferry via Edinburgh - Regent Road
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Regent Road to Glasgow
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 11m
£25–65
Train, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
6h 41m
£39–138

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 105.5 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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 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 bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Isle of Arran via Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Garden Place, Troon Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 6h 9m.

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