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

The cheapest way to get from Arbroath to Isle of Arran is to line 72 bus and bus and line 10 bus and ferry which costs £29 - £80 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arbroath to Isle of Arran is to train and ferry which takes 5h 24m and costs £50 - £120.

How far is it from Arbroath to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Arbroath and Isle of Arran is 159 miles.

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

The best way to get from Arbroath to Isle of Arran without a car is to train and bus and line 10 bus and ferry which takes 7h 13m and costs £55 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Arbroath to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 132+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

Arbroath to Isle of Arran - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Arbroath 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 Arbroath 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
5h 24m
£54–114
Line 72 bus, bus, line 10 bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Keptie Motors to Nethergate72 / ...
2. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus StationX76 / ...
4. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
5. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
8h 9m
£30–79
Train, bus, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus StationX76 / ...
3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
7h 13m
£59–122
Bus, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus StationX7
2. Take the bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus StationX76 / ...
4. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
5. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
7h 43m
£34–83

Questions & Answers

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

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Distance: 157.7 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Arbroath to Isle of Arran. However, you can 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 train from Arbroath to Isle of Arran via Glasgow Queen Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Garden Place, Troon Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 7h 13m.

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