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

The cheapest way to get from Peebles to Isle of Arran is to bus and ferry which costs £29 - £85 and takes 7h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Peebles to Isle of Arran is to bus and train and ferry which takes 5h 44m and costs £35 - £140.

How far is it from Peebles to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Peebles and Isle of Arran is 129 miles.

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

The best way to get from Peebles to Isle of Arran without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 7h 29m and costs £29 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Peebles to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 132+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Peebles to Isle of Arran by bus, train, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Scout Hall to Surgeons' HallX62
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvine
4. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
5h 44m
£37–131
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Eastgate Post Office to Edinburgh, Bus StationX62
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station900
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
7h 29m
£29–81
Bus, train, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Scout Hall to Surgeons' HallX62
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
4. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
5. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
7h 30m
£47–143
Bus, train, ferry via Kilmarnock
1. Take the bus from Eastgate Post Office to Edinburgh, Bus StationX62
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Central
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
8h 26m
£42–143

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Peebles to Isle of Arran.

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Distance: 128.3 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Peebles to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the bus to Surgeons' Hall, walk to Edinburgh Waverley, 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 Eastgate Post Office to Isle of Arran via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Garden Place, Troon Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 7h 29m.

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