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How to get fromPerth to Isle of Arranby train, ferry or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Perth to Isle of Arran by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    5h 2m
    £39–73
  2. Bus, line 11 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus11
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    5h 45m
    £27–59
  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus StationbusM9
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    5h 23m
    £36–66

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Perth 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 Canal Street to Isle of Arran via Buchanan Bus Station, Central Station Forecourt, Glasgow Central, Ardrossan Harbour, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 5h 23m.

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