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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Fort Augustus is to ferry and bus via Kilmarnock which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Fort Augustus is to ferry and train which takes 9h 18m and costs £85 - £140.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Fort Augustus?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Fort Augustus is 176 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Fort Augustus without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Isle of Arran to Fort Augustus, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Fort Augustus?

There are 241+ hotels available in Fort Augustus.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Fort Augustus by ferry, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to An Aird OneE5
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Medical Centre919
8h 28m
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 Bus Station914 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Medical Centre919
9h 30m
£41–80
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 Low Level to Spean Bridge
9h 18m
£87–140

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 175.1 mi
Duration: 8h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Fort Augustus. 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 Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the line 757 bus to Terminal Building, take the bus to An Aird One, walk to Bus Station, then take the bus to Medical Centre. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Medical Centre via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Spean Bridge, and Spean Crescent in around 9h 18m.

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