What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Isle of Lewis?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Isle of Lewis is to ferry and bus via Kilmarnock which costs £35 - £160 and takes 13h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Isle of Lewis?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Isle of Lewis is to ferry and line 10 bus and train and fly which takes 7h 49m and costs £140 - £380.

How far is it from Isle of Arran (Island) to Isle of Lewis?

The distance between Isle of Arran (Island) and Isle of Lewis is 251 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Arran (Island) to Isle of Lewis without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Isle of Lewis without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 13h 15m and costs £60 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Isle of Lewis?

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Isle of Lewis, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Lewis?

There are 177+ hotels available in Isle of Lewis.

Isle of Arran (Island) to Isle of Lewis - 7 ways to travel via train, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Isle of Lewis by ferry, bus, train, 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.

Ferry, line 10 bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Street
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)GLA - SYY
7h 49m
£147–377
Ferry, bus via Kilmarnock
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
4. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal
13h 46m
£39–157
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
6. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal
13h 15m
£64–224
Ferry, line 10 bus, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Street
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
5. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)EDI - SYY
8h 56m
£155–380
Ferry, bus to Campbeltown, fly
1. Take the ferry from Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal to Tarbert
2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Wellpark Cottages
3. Fly from Campbeltown (CAL) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)CAL - SYY
13h 33m
£210–750
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
3. Take the bus from Academy Street to Ferry Terminal61
4. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal
15h 10m
Ferry, bus #2
1. Take the ferry from Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal to TarbertCm6
2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Anniesland Cross926
3. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Uig Pier915
4. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Tarbert
5. Take the bus from Car Park to Co-OpW10
18h 45m

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

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13h 46mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 249.9 mi
Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Isle of Arran (Island), Scotland and Isle of Lewis, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran (Island) to Isle of Lewis. However, you can take the ferry to Troon Ferry Terminal, walk to Garden Place, take the line 10 bus to Dunlop Street, walk to Kilmarnock, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Waterloo Street, take the line 500 shuttle to Glasgow Airport, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Stornoway Airport (SYY), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal via Troon Ferry Terminal, Irvine, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, and Ullapool Ferry Terminal in around 13h 15m.

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