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 which costs £40 - £90 and takes 9h 22m.

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 2m and costs £75 - £150.

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

The distance between Isle of Arran and Fort Augustus is 189 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 9h 22m and costs £40 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Isle of Arran to Fort Augustus, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Fort Augustus?

There are 1047+ 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, 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 Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean Bridge
9h 2m
£79–141
Ferry, bus
cheapest
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 Station914 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Medical Centre919
9h 22m
£40–87
Ferry, train via Kilmarnock
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalCm5b
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean BridgeEdinburgh - Fort William
10h 39m
£92–152

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 187.4 mi
Duration: 9h 2m

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 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 Low Level, take the train to Spean Bridge, walk to Spean Crescent, then take the line 919 bus to Medical Centre. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Medical Centre via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 22m.

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