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A mini guide to
Brodick, Lamlash and Whiting Bay: getting there
Stops, stations and how to reach Brodick, Lamlash and Whiting Bay
Stops and stations
Getting to Brodick, Lamlash and Whiting Bay
Choose the stop closest to where you are going.
| Stop or station | Services | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Brodick ferry terminal | CalMac from Ardrossan (55 minutes) and Troon (80 minutes) | Main arrival point for Arran |
| Ardrossan Harbour station | ScotRail from Glasgow Central (about 45 minutes) | Train connects with the Brodick ferry |
| Brodick bus stops | Buses to north and south Arran and the String Road | Services meet the ferries |
Walking from nearby areas
- Lochranza, Machrie and the south-west: 12.2 km from Brodick, Lamlash and Whiting Bay, better by public transport
Reaching Isle of Arran
Official travel information
CalMac ferries sail to Brodick from Ardrossan and Troon, and to Lochranza from Claonaig on Kintyre. Book vehicle space in advance and read CalMac's service status before you travel.
- CalMac: Arran → — ferries to Brodick and Lochranza
- VisitArran → — island tourism information, buses and bike hire
- ScotRail → — trains to Ardrossan Harbour and Troon
- Traveline Scotland journey planner → — bus times on Arran
Times, fares and disruption change: use the operator pages above for live information.
Plan your journey here
Enter your starting point and Google Maps will show routes to Brodick, Lamlash and Whiting Bay. Public transport is selected; change it on the map. Check operator sites for live disruption.
While you are here
Things to see in Brodick, Lamlash and Whiting Bay
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Carn Ban
A 5,000-year-old Clyde-type chambered cairn, the only one on Arran left largely undisturbed; a four-mile hike from the road.
Brodick Castle
Former seat of the Dukes of Hamilton outside Brodick, now cared for by the National Trust for Scotland.
Goat Fell
Arran's highest point at 874 m; the National Trust for Scotland says it is a favourite of hill walkers and climbers.
Photo credits
- Kildonan Castle: Vincent van Zeijst, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Brodick, Lamlash and Whiting Bay (area photo): Sir Gawain, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Carn Ban: David G Campbell, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Brodick Castle: Sir Gawain, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Goat Fell: wfmillar, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Lochranza, Machrie and the south-west: Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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