There are 3 ways to get from Arisaig to Isle of Rum by ferry, unknown, or bus
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Ferry, travel
best- Take the ferry from Mallaig to Rum Ferry TerminalCm19
- Walk from Rum Ferry Terminal to Isle of Rum
2h 45mFerry, travel via Arisaig
- Take the ferry from Mallaig to Rum Ferry TerminalCm19
- Walk from Rum Ferry Terminal to Isle of Rum
2h 48mLine 501 bus, ferry, travel
- Take the bus from Post Office to King's Way501 / ...
- Take the ferry from Mallaig to Rum Ferry Terminal
- Walk from Rum Ferry Terminal to Isle of Rum
3h 20m
Questions & Answers
The distance between Arisaig and Isle of Rum is 27 miles.
The best way to get from Arisaig to Isle of Rum without a car is to ferry and travel which takes 2h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Arisaig to Isle of Rum, including transfers.
There are 19+ hotels available in Isle of Rum.
What companies run services between Arisaig, Scotland and Isle of Rum, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Arisaig to Isle of Rum. However, you can take the line 500 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Mallaig, take the ferry to Rum Ferry Terminal, then travel to Isle of Rum. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arisaig to Isle of Rum via Mallaig, Mallaig, and Rum Ferry Terminal in around 2h 48m.
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- Phone
- 01967 431 272
- info@shielbuses.co.uk
- Website
- shielbuses.co.uk
Bus from Post Office to King's Way
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Shiel Buses
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- enquiries@calmac.co.uk
- Website
- calmac.co.uk
Ferry from Mallaig to Rum Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £4–31
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £4–7
- Car Fare
- £26–31
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