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How to get fromIsle of Arran (Island) to Arrocharby ferry, train or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Arrochar by ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arrochar & Tarbettrain
    4h 45m
    £47–141

  2. Ferry, bus via Lochgilphead

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal to TarbertferryCm6
    2. Take the bus from Lochnell Street to Braeside Storesbus926
    5h 16m
    £15–42

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal to TarbertferryCm6
    2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Braeside Storesbus926
    5h 29m
    £16–42

  4. Ferry, line 10 bus, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Streetbus10 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationbusX76 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Braeside Storesbus926 / ...
    5h 40m
    £20–55

  5. Ferry, line 4 bus, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Dunlop Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus4
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Braeside Storesbus926 / ...
    6h 34m
    £20–55

Isle of Arran (Island) to Arrochar by ferry and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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