How far is it from Ben Nevis to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Ben Nevis and Isle of Arran is 179 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ben Nevis to Isle of Arran without a car is to travel and bus and ferry which takes 8h 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Ben Nevis to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 132+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

Ben Nevis to Isle of Arran - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Ben Nevis to Isle of Arran by unknown, train, ferry, or bus

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Travel, train, ferry
best
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Fort William
2. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvine
4. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
7h 29m
Travel, bus, ferry
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station914 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
8h 5m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 177.9 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Ben Nevis to Isle of Arran. However, you can travel to Fort William, 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 vehicle from Ben Nevis to Isle of Arran via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Garden Place, Troon Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 8h 5m.

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