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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Keith is to ferry and bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Keith is to ferry and train via Aberdeen which takes 7h 44m and costs £50 - £170.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Keith?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Keith is 264 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Keith without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 9h and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Isle of Arran to Keith, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Keith?

There are 336+ hotels available in Keith.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Keith 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 via Aberdeen
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 to Aberdeen
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Keith Station
7h 44m
£52–163
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM9
3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Reidhaven SquareM96
9h
£40–104
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalCm5b
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to KeithGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness
9h 1m
£61–162
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 Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Reidhaven SquareE7
10h 36m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 262.9 mi
Duration: 7h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Keith. 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 Aberdeen, then take the train to Keith Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Reidhaven Square via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Union Square Bus Station in around 9h.

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