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

The distance between Ben Nevis and Isle of Arran (Island) is 145 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ben Nevis to Isle of Arran (Island) without a car is to travel and bus and ferry which takes 6h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Ben Nevis to Isle of Arran (Island), including transfers.

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

There are 130+ hotels available in Isle of Arran (Island).

Ben Nevis to Isle of Arran (Island) - 3 ways to travel via train, bus

There are 3 ways to get from Ben Nevis to Isle of Arran (Island) by unknown, bus, ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Travel, bus, ferry
best
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to An Aird One
2. Take the bus from An Aird One to Terminal BuildingE5
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
6h 42m
Travel, train, ferry
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 Ardrossan Harbour
4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
7h 37m
Travel, bus, ferry via Kilmarnock
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station914 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
7h 31m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 144.2 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Ben Nevis to Isle of Arran (Island). However, you can travel to An Aird One, take the bus to Terminal Building, take the line 757 bus to Brick Lane, walk to Paisley Gilmour Street, take the train to Ardrossan Harbour, walk to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ben Nevis to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Fort William, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ardrossan Harbour, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 7h 37m.

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