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 bus and train and ferry which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 46m.

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 38m and costs £60 - £120.

How far is it from Arbroath to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Arbroath and Isle of Arran is 148 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 ferry which takes 5h 38m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Arbroath to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 135+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

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

There are 3 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 Ardrossan Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
5h 38m
£63–116
Bus, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station
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
6h 46m
£34–71
Bus, line 11 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55
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
7h 5m
£34–70

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 147.6 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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 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 Keptie Motors to Isle of Arran via Nethergate, Overgate, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Central, Ardrossan Harbour, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 6h 46m.

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