What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Aberdeen?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Aberdeen is to ferry and bus via Kilmarnock which costs £28 - £70 and takes 7h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Aberdeen?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Aberdeen is to ferry and train which takes 6h 22m and costs £45 - £140.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Aberdeen?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Aberdeen is 202 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Arran to Aberdeen without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Aberdeen without a car is to ferry and train which takes 6h 22m and costs £45 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Isle of Arran to Aberdeen?

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Isle of Arran to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 656+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Isle of Arran to Aberdeen - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Aberdeen 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
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 Aberdeen
6h 22m
£47–135
Ferry, bus via Kilmarnock
cheapest
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 Square Bus StationUk091
7h 5m
£29–67
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM9
7h 32m
£44–79

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 200.6 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Isle of Arran, Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Aberdeen. However, you can take the taxi to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Ardrossan Harbour, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Aberdeen. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Union Square Bus Station via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Dock road, South Beach Road, Kilmarnock Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 5m.

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