What is the cheapest way to get from Ardersier to Isle of Arran (Island)?

The cheapest way to get from Ardersier to Isle of Arran (Island) is to bus and ferry which costs £23 - £90 and takes 9h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ardersier to Isle of Arran (Island)?

The fastest way to get from Ardersier to Isle of Arran (Island) is to train and ferry which takes 9h 2m and costs £70 - £150.

How far is it from Ardersier to Isle of Arran (Island)?

The distance between Ardersier and Isle of Arran (Island) is 246 miles.

How do I travel from Ardersier to Isle of Arran (Island) without a car?

The best way to get from Ardersier to Isle of Arran (Island) without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 2m and costs £70 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Ardersier to Isle of Arran (Island)?

It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Ardersier to Isle of Arran (Island), including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran (Island)?

There are 132+ hotels available in Isle of Arran (Island).

Ardersier to Isle of Arran (Island) - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Ardersier to Isle of Arran (Island) by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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 Inverness 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
9h 2m
£70–144
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus StationUk093
2. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5b
9h 33m
£24–87
Bus, ferry via Union Street
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
2. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5b
9h 16m
Fly, ferry
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)INV - GLA
2. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
9h 59m
£98–273

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

29Weekly Planes

4h 53mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ardersier to Isle of Arran (Island).

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Distance: 244.9 mi
Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between Ardersier, Scotland and Isle of Arran (Island), Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ardersier to Isle of Arran (Island). However, you can take the bus to Inverness Airport station, walk to Inverness Airport Station, take the train to Inverness, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Irvine, take the taxi to Troon Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manse Road to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Bus Station Stance 5, Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Garden Place, and Troon Ferry Terminal in around 9h 16m.

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