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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Fort William is to ferry and bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 8h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Fort William is to ferry and train which takes 7h 40m and costs £55 - £95.

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

The distance between Isle of Arran and Fort William is 174 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Fort William without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 22m and costs £35 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Isle of Arran to Fort William, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Fort William?

There are 633+ hotels available in Fort William.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Fort William 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 Fort William
7h 40m
£56–93
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalCm5b
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station914 / ...
8h 22m
£37–81
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 Fort WilliamEdinburgh - Fort William
9h 40m
£66–104

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Isle of Arran to Fort William.

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Distance: 173.3 mi
Duration: 7h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Fort William. 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, then take the train to Fort William. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Bus Station via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 22m.

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