What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Isle of Lewis (Island)?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Isle of Lewis (Island) is to ferry and train and bus via Perth which costs £55 - £210 and takes 13h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Isle of Lewis (Island)?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Isle of Lewis (Island) is to ferry and train and fly which takes 6h 15m and costs £140 - £390.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Isle of Lewis (Island)?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Isle of Lewis (Island) is 229 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Arran to Isle of Lewis (Island) without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Isle of Lewis (Island) without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 13h 16m and costs £70 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Isle of Arran to Isle of Lewis (Island)?

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Isle of Arran to Isle of Lewis (Island), including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Lewis (Island)?

There are 159+ hotels available in Isle of Lewis (Island).

Isle of Arran to Isle of Lewis (Island) - 7 ways to travel via train, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Isle of Lewis (Island) by ferry, train, plane, 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 to Glasgow Airport, fly
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)GLA - SYY
6h 15m
£148–385
Ferry, train, bus via Perth
cheapest
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 to Perth
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
6. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal
13h 37m
£55–208
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 train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
5. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal
13h 16m
£70–225
Ferry, bus via Inverness
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 Station Stance 3
3. Take the bus from Academy Street to Ferry Terminal61
4. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal
15h 13m
Ferry, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)EDI - SYY
7h 36m
£169–393
Ferry, bus to Campbeltown, fly
1. Take the ferry from Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal to Tarbert
2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Wellpark Cottages
3. Fly from Campbeltown (CAL) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)CAL - SYY
13h 54m
£164–482
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the bus from School Wynd to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Uig Pier915
4. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Tarbert
5. Take the bus from Car Park to Co-OpW10
16h 44m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stornoway Airport (SYY) flights

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1h 1mAverage Duration

£128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 227.2 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Isle of Arran, Scotland and Isle of Lewis (Island), Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Isle of Lewis (Island). 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 bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Stornoway Airport (SYY), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Co-Op via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Ullapool Ferry Terminal, Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal, and Bus Station in around 13h 16m.

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