What is the cheapest way to get from Acharacle to Isle of Arran?

The cheapest way to get from Acharacle to Isle of Arran is to bus and ferry which costs £45 - £95 and takes 10h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Acharacle to Isle of Arran?

The fastest way to get from Acharacle to Isle of Arran is to train and ferry which takes 8h 49m and costs £90 - £190.

How far is it from Acharacle to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Acharacle and Isle of Arran is 218 miles.

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

The best way to get from Acharacle to Isle of Arran without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 10h 9m and costs £45 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Acharacle to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 133+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

Acharacle to Isle of Arran - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Acharacle to Isle of Arran by train, ferry, or bus

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

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Lochailort to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvine
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
8h 49m
£94–182
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shop to Slipway506
2. Take the bus from Birchbrae Lodges Road End to Buchanan Bus Station914 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
10h 9m
£48–94

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Acharacle to Isle of Arran.

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Distance: 216.8 mi
Duration: 8h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Acharacle to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the taxi to Lochailort, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Irvine, drive to Troon Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, then drive to Isle of Arran. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shop to Isle of Arran via Slipway, Birchbrae Lodges Road End, Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Garden Place, Troon Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 10h 9m.

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