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

The cheapest way to get from Arrochar to Isle of Arran (Island) is to bus and ferry which costs £15 - £45 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arrochar to Isle of Arran (Island) is to train and ferry which takes 4h 53m and costs £45 - £150.

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

The distance between Arrochar and Isle of Arran (Island) is 95 miles.

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

The best way to get from Arrochar to Isle of Arran (Island) without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 53m and costs £45 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Arrochar to Isle of Arran (Island), including transfers.

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

There are 133+ hotels available in Isle of Arran (Island).

Arrochar to Isle of Arran (Island) - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Arrochar to Isle of Arran (Island) 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 Arrochar & Tarbet 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
4h 53m
£46–144
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Braeside Stores to Argyll Arms Hotel926
2. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Lochranza Arran Ferry TerminalCm6
5h 20m
£16–43
Bus, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Braeside Stores to Buchanan Bus Station926 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
5h 51m
£19–58

Arrochar to Isle of Arran (Island) by bus and ferry

14Weekly Services

5h 20mAverage Duration

£16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 94.7 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Arrochar to Isle of Arran (Island). However, you can 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 Braeside Stores to Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal via Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Tarbert in around 5h 20m.

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