There are 3 ways to get from Stirling to Brodick by train, ferry, or bus
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Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain
- Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
4h 21m£30–74Bus, line 11 bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Park and Ride to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus 11
- Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
4h 58m£14–46Bus, train, ferry
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X36 / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain
- Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
5h 5m£25–65
Stirling to Brodick by train, foot, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Brodick is to bus and line 11 bus and ferry which costs £13 - £50 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Stirling to Brodick is to train and ferry which takes 4h 21m and costs £29 - £75.
The distance between Stirling and Brodick is 75 miles.
The best way to get from Stirling to Brodick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 21m and costs £29 - £75.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Stirling to Brodick, including transfers.
There are 200+ hotels available in Brodick.
What companies run services between Stirling, Scotland and Brodick, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Stirling to Brodick. 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, then take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Library to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Park and Ride, Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Hill Street, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 4h 58m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Park and Ride to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Park and Ride to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- enquiries@calmac.co.uk
- Website
- calmac.co.uk
Ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–26
- Website
- https://www.calmac.co.uk
- Passenger Fare
- £4–6
- Car Fare
- £21–26
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