What is the cheapest way to get from Inverness to Brodick?

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Brodick is to bus and ferry which costs £27 - £65 and takes 7h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverness to Brodick?

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Brodick is to train and ferry which takes 7h 20m and costs £95 - £190.

How far is it from Inverness to Brodick?

The distance between Inverness and Brodick is 225 miles.

How do I travel from Inverness to Brodick without a car?

The best way to get from Inverness to Brodick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 7h 20m and costs £95 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Inverness to Brodick?

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Inverness to Brodick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Brodick?

There are 650+ hotels available in Brodick.

Inverness to Brodick - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Inverness to Brodick by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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 Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
7h 20m
£95–190
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
7h 51m
£28–60
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
7h 24m
£32–77
Fly, ferry
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane INV - GLA
2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry
8h 14m
£104–230
Train, ferry via Perth
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain
4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
7h 40m
£67–192

Inverness to Brodick by train, foot, and ferry

35Weekly Services

7h 20mAverage Duration

£95Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Brodick.

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Distance: 223.7 mi
Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Brodick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Brodick. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Central, 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 bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Central, Ardrossan Harbour, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 7h 24m.

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