There are 5 ways to get from Isle of Arran (Island) 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, bus via Lochgilphead
cheapest- Take the ferry from Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal to TarbertCm6
- Take the bus from Lochnell Street to Braeside Stores926
5h 16m£15–42Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal to TarbertCm6
- Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Braeside Stores926
5h 29m£16–42Ferry, line 10 bus, 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 bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX76 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Braeside Stores926 / ...
5h 40m£20–55Ferry, 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
Isle of Arran (Island) to Arrochar by ferry and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Arrochar is to ferry and bus via Lochgilphead which costs £15 - £45 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Arrochar is to ferry and train which takes 4h 45m and costs £45 - £150.
The distance between Isle of Arran (Island) and Arrochar is 95 miles.
The best way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) 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 Isle of Arran (Island) to Arrochar, including transfers.
There are 446+ hotels available in Arrochar.
What companies run services between Isle of Arran (Island), Scotland and Arrochar, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran (Island) 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 Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal to Braeside Stores via Tarbert, Ferry Terminal, and Lochnell Street in around 5h 16m.
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- 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/
- 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
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Lochnell Street to Braeside Stores
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Terminal to Braeside Stores
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://www.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/
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
- +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
Ferry from Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal to Tarbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4–25
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £4–6
- Car Fare
- £20–25
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