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

The cheapest way to get from Peebles to Isle of Arran (Island) is to bus and line 11 bus and ferry which costs £19 - £60 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Peebles to Isle of Arran (Island) is to bus and train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 6h 1m and costs £35 - £120.

How far is it from Peebles to Isle of Arran (Island)?

The distance between Peebles and Isle of Arran (Island) is 115 miles.

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

The best way to get from Peebles to Isle of Arran (Island) without a car is to bus and train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 6h 1m and costs £35 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Peebles to Isle of Arran (Island), including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran (Island)?

There are 129+ hotels available in Isle of Arran (Island).

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

There are 4 ways to get from Peebles to Isle of Arran (Island) 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 via Edinburgh
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 Ardrossan Harbour
4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
6h 1m
£36–118
Bus, line 11 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 bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Street11
4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
6h 56m
£19–59
Bus, train, ferry
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 train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour
4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
6h 50m
£31–118
Bus, train, ferry via Lanark
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
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
7h 12m

Peebles to Isle of Arran (Island) by bus, foot, train, and ferry

32Weekly Services

6h 1mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 114.8 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Peebles to Isle of Arran (Island). 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 Ardrossan Harbour, walk to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eastgate Post Office to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central, Ardrossan Harbour, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 6h 50m.

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