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 train and bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 6h 50m.

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 and bus which takes 6h 50m and costs £40 - £75.

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

The distance between Isle of Arran and Fort William is 144 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 6h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Isle of Arran to Fort William, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Fort William?

There are 632+ hotels available in Fort William.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Fort William 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
6h 33m
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 / ...
7h 35m
£38–74
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 Fort William
7h 56m
£66–92
Ferry, train, bus
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 Bus Station914 / ...
6h 50m
£41–73

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 143.4 mi
Duration: 6h 33m

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 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, then take the bus to An Aird One. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Fort William via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 7h 56m.

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