How far is it from Aberfoyle to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Aberfoyle and Isle of Arran is 98 miles.

How do I travel from Aberfoyle to Isle of Arran without a car?

The best way to get from Aberfoyle to Isle of Arran without a car is to bus and train and ferry via Stirling which takes 5h 20m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Aberfoyle to Isle of Arran?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Aberfoyle to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 135+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

Aberfoyle to Isle of Arran - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train, ferry via Stirling
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1. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre to Stirling Baptist Church
2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour
4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
5h 20m
Bus, line 11 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Street11
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
6h 7m
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre to Cambridge Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
5h 35m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 97.9 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Aberfoyle to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the bus to Stirling Baptist Church, walk to Stirling, 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 Tourist Information Centre to Isle of Arran via Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Hill Street, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 6h 7m.

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