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How to get fromIsle of Arran to Aviemoreby ferry, train or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Aviemore by ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train via Perth

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    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 Perthtrain
    4. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain
    6h 43m
    £27–119

  2. Ferry, bus via Kilmarnock

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalferryCm5b
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Cairngorm HotelbusE8
    6h 47m
    £34–77

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalferryCm5b
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to StationbusUk093
    7h 37m
    £29–76

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
    3. Take the train from Stirling to Aviemoretrain
    8h 12m
    £39–144

  5. Ferry, train via Kilmarnock

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
    3. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain
    8h 24m
    £40–130

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Aviemore. However, you can drive to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Troon Ferry Terminal, drive to Irvine, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Perth, then take the train to Aviemore. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Cairngorm Hotel via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 47m.

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