How to get from Brodick to Braidwood by ferry and train?

By ferry and train

To get from Brodick to Braidwood in Scotland, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 train lines: take the CM5 ferry from Brodick Isle Of Arran Ferry Terminal, Brodick station to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Carluke station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 25 min.

205min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - CM5CM5
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Braidwood
Leaves from Brodick Isle Of Arran Ferry Terminal, Brodick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Brodick Isle Of Arran Ferry Terminal, Brodick
    ID 9300BRB
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Ferry - CM5CM5
    Wait for ferry
    CM5
    Ardrossan
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan
    ID 9300ARD
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ardrossan Harbour
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    41 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Lanark
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carluke
    42 min
  • 9
    Walk to Braidwood
    Walk to
    Braidwood
    1.92 mi • 40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Brodick to Braidwood

The distance between Brodick, Scotland and Braidwood, Scotland is approximately 68.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 205 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brodick to Braidwood by ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Brodick

Brodick is located at Brodick, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Ferry Terminal, Brodick.

Bus stations close to Brodick:

  • Ferry Terminal, Brodick
  • Douglas Hotel, Brodick
  • Strathwhillan, Brodick

Ferry stations close to Brodick:

  • Brodick Isle Of Arran Ferry Terminal, Brodick

Public transport stations close to Braidwood, Scotland

Braidwood is located at Braidwood, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Harestanes Road, Braidwood.

Train stations close to Braidwood:

  • Carluke

Bus stations close to Braidwood:

  • Harestanes Road, Braidwood
  • Mid Loan Street, Braidwood
  • Loch Avenue, Braidwood

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brodick to Braidwood?

    The fastest way takes 205 minutes, using Bus line CM5, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Brodick and Braidwood in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 25 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Brodick to Braidwood in Scotland?

    The CM5 ferry line goes from Brodick Isle Of Arran Ferry Terminal, Brodick station near Brodick to Ardrossan station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ardrossan station near Braidwood in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Brodick to Braidwood in Scotland by ferry and train?

    The total travel time between Brodick and Braidwood in Scotland by ferry and train is about 3 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Brodick to get to Braidwood in Scotland?

    Get on the CM5 ferry from the Brodick Isle Of Arran Ferry Terminal, Brodick station near Brodick in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Brodick and Braidwood in Scotland?

    Get off the ferry at the Ardrossan station, which is closest to Braidwood in Scotland.

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