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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Aviemore is to ferry and train and bus which costs £27 - £70 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Aviemore is to ferry and train and bus which takes 6h 31m and costs £27 - £70.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Aviemore?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Aviemore is 187 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Aviemore without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 6h 31m and costs £27 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Isle of Arran to Aviemore, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Aviemore?

There are 465+ hotels available in Aviemore.

Isle of Arran to Aviemore - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Aviemore 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 bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station
6h 31m
£28–67
Ferry, train
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 Stirling
4. Take the train from Stirling to Aviemore
6h 44m
£34–112
Ferry, train via Perth
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 Aviemore
6h 55m
£35–113
Ferry, line 11 bus, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the bus from South Beach Road to Kilmarnock Bus Station11
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Cairngorm HotelE8
7h 3m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 186 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

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 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 Buchanan Bus Station, then take the bus to Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Aviemore via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Stirling in around 6h 44m.

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