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How to get fromStirling to Pladdaby train, ferry or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Stirling to Pladda by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Stirling 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 53m
    £28–54

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Cambridge StreetbusX10
    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
    7h 21m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Stirling, Scotland and Pladda, North Ayrshire, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Stirling to Pladda. 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, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Kildonan Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Kildonan Hotel via Cambridge Street, Glasgow Central, Ardrossan Harbour, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 7h 21m.

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