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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, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
    7h 2m
    £33–69

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain
    7h 6m
    £55–130

  3. Ferry, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)planeGLA - INV
    7h 28m
    £111–301

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetbusE8
    7h 34m

  5. Ferry, train via Perth

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
    4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
    7h 37m
    £40–113

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest 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 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 Glasgow Central, walk to Buchanan Bus Station, then take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Inverness via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 6m.

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