There are 4 ways to get from Brodick to Arrochar by ferry, train, 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.
Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
- Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arrochar & Tarbet
4h 45m£47–141Ferry, line 10 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
- Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Street10 / ...
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX76 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Braeside Stores926 / ...
5h 40m£20–55Ferry, line 10 bus, train, bus
- Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
- Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Street10 / ...
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Braeside Stores926 / ...
6h 12m£25–59Ferry, line 4 bus, bus
- Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
- Take the bus from Dunlop Street to Buchanan Bus Station4
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Braeside Stores926 / ...
6h 34m£20–55
Brodick to Arrochar by ferry, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brodick to Arrochar is to ferry and line 10 bus and bus which costs £19 - £55 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Brodick to Arrochar is to ferry and train which takes 4h 45m and costs £45 - £150.
The distance between Brodick and Arrochar is 95 miles.
The best way to get from Brodick to Arrochar without a car is to ferry and train which takes 4h 45m and costs £45 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Brodick to Arrochar, including transfers.
There are 445+ hotels available in Arrochar.
What companies run services between Brodick, Scotland and Arrochar, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Brodick to Arrochar. However, you can take the ferry to Troon Ferry Terminal, take the taxi to Irvine, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Arrochar & Tarbet. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Braeside Stores via Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 40m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Irvine to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arrochar & Tarbet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £17–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–10
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arrochar & Tarbet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £220–260
Bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Street
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Dunlop Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Braeside Stores
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- enquiries@calmac.co.uk
- Website
- calmac.co.uk
Ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–32
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £4–7
- Car Fare
- £27–32
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide