What is the cheapest way to get from Forfar to Isle of Arran?

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Isle of Arran is to line 20 bus and bus and line 10 bus and ferry via Overgate which costs £29 - £80 and takes 7h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forfar to Isle of Arran?

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Isle of Arran is to train and ferry which takes 6h 24m and costs £28 - £110.

How far is it from Forfar to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Forfar and Isle of Arran is 157 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Isle of Arran without a car is to line 20 bus and bus and line 10 bus and ferry which takes 7h 22m and costs £35 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Forfar to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 133+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

Forfar to Isle of Arran - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 20 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Forfar to Isle of Arran 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 Dundee 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
6h 24m
£28–104
Line 20 bus, bus, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Council Offices to Mill O Mains21A / ...
2. Take the bus from Mill O Mains to Buchanan Bus StationM9
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus StationX76 / ...
4. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
5. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
7h 22m
£38–83
Line 20 bus, bus, line 10 bus, ferry via Overgate
1. Take the bus from Council Offices to Bus Station21A / ...
2. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus StationX76 / ...
4. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
5. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
7h 35m
£29–78
Bus, train, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Lidl to Slessor GardensE1
2. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
4. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
5. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
8h 10m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 155.8 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Forfar to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the bus to Slessor Gardens, walk to Dundee, 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 bus from Council Offices to Isle of Arran via Mill O Mains, Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Garden Place, Troon Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 7h 22m.

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