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

The cheapest way to get from Musselburgh to Isle of Arran is to bus and train and ferry which costs £30 - £65 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Musselburgh to Isle of Arran is to train and ferry which takes 4h 56m and costs £29 - £75.

How far is it from Musselburgh to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Musselburgh and Isle of Arran is 101 miles.

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

The best way to get from Musselburgh to Isle of Arran without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 56m and costs £29 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Musselburgh to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 135+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Musselburgh 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 Ardrossan Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
4h 56m
£30–73
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to Glasgow
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
6h 10m
£31–60
Line 26 bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from High Street to Haymarket Station26 / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour
4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
6h 15m
£39–71
Bus, line 11 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
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
6h 19m
£32–66

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 100.4 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Musselburgh to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, 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 High Street to Isle of Arran via Princes Street, Edinburgh - Princes Street, Glasgow, Glasgow Central, Ardrossan Harbour, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 6h 10m.

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