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How to get fromIsle of Arran to Invernessby ferry, train, bus or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Inverness by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train via Perth

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
    4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
    7h 21m
    £31–114

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalferryCm5b
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3busUk093
    8h 26m
    £29–93

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalferryCm5b
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to InvernesstrainGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    9h 31m
    £51–138

  4. Ferry, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)planeGLA - INV
    7h 45m
    £98–265

  5. Ferry, bus via Union Street

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalferryCm5b
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetbusE8
    8h 33m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Inverness. 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, take the train to Perth, then take the train to Inverness. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Bus Station Stance 3 via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 26m.

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