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

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There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Arrochar by ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Braeside Storesbus926 / ...
    4h 58m
    £23–49

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal to TarbertferryCm6
    2. Take the bus from Lochnell Street to Braeside Storesbus926
    5h 17m
    £15–42

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arrochar & Tarbettrain
    5h 1m
    £32–112

  4. Ferry, line 11 bus, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2. Take the bus from South Beach Road to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus11
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Braeside Storesbus926 / ...
    5h 50m
    £20–50

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

Calendar32Weekly Services
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest 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 Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Ardrossan Harbour, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Buchanan Bus Station, then take the bus to Braeside Stores. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Arrochar & Tarbet via Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 1m.

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