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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Kyle of Lochalsh is to ferry and train and bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 9h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Kyle of Lochalsh is to ferry and train and bus which takes 9h 24m and costs £50 - £85.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Kyle of Lochalsh?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Kyle of Lochalsh is 228 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Kyle of Lochalsh without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 9h 24m and costs £50 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 9h 24m to get from Isle of Arran to Kyle of Lochalsh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kyle of Lochalsh?

There are 279+ hotels available in Kyle of Lochalsh.

Isle of Arran to Kyle of Lochalsh - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Kyle of Lochalsh 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, bus
best
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 Shorefront Shelter915
9h 24m
£50–85
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 to Perth
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
5. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh
11h 17m
£59–148
Ferry, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shorefront Shelter915
9h 40m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 227.1 mi
Duration: 9h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Kyle of Lochalsh. 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 Central Station Forecourt, take the line 398 bus to Buchanan Bus Station, then take the bus to Shorefront Shelter. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Kyle of Lochalsh via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Inverness in around 11h 17m.

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