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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Ullapool is to ferry and train and bus via Perth which costs £40 - £120 and takes 9h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Ullapool is to ferry and train and bus via Perth which takes 9h 51m and costs £40 - £120.

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

The distance between Isle of Arran (Island) and Ullapool is 285 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Ullapool without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 9h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Ullapool, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ullapool?

There are 59+ hotels available in Ullapool.

Isle of Arran (Island) to Ullapool - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Ullapool 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, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to High School61
9h 41m
Ferry, train, bus via Perth
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour 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
9h 51m
£40–115
Ferry, bus via Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
9h 49m
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 Bus Station Stance 6 to High School61
11h 18m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 282.9 mi
Duration: 9h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran (Island) to Ullapool. However, you can take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Ardrossan Harbour, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Inverness, walk to Bus Station Stance 6, then take the bus to High School. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal via Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Dock road, South Beach Road, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 9h 49m.

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