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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Isle of Arran is to bus and train and ferry which costs £30 - £70 and takes 7h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Isle of Arran is to train and ferry which takes 7h 26m and costs £55 - £120.

How far is it from Inverness to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Inverness and Isle of Arran is 228 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Isle of Arran without a car is to train and ferry which takes 7h 26m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Inverness to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 135+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

Inverness to Isle of Arran - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Inverness to Isle of Arran 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 Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
7h 26m
£56–113
Bus, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
7h 47m
£33–69
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
7h 38m
Fly, ferry
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)INV - GLA
2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
8h 59m
£116–295

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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5h 1mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 227 mi
Duration: 7h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Isle of Arran. 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, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Isle of Arran. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Street to Isle of Arran via Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Hill Street, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 7h 38m.

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