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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Lewis to Isle of Arran is to ferry and bus which costs £45 - £170 and takes 13h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Lewis to Isle of Arran is to fly and line 10 bus and ferry which takes 7h 32m and costs £150 - £380.

How far is it from Isle of Lewis to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Isle of Lewis and Isle of Arran is 253 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Lewis to Isle of Arran without a car is to ferry and bus via Inverness which takes 13h 34m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Isle of Lewis to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 61+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

Isle of Lewis to Isle of Arran - 5 ways to travel via train, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Glasgow Airport, line 10 bus, ferry
best
1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SYY - GLA
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
7h 32m
£152–375
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
13h 55m
£48–169
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
3. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvine
5. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
13h 15m
£59–208
Ferry, bus via Inverness
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
4. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
13h 34m
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SYY - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place
5. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
7h 56m
£162–391

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

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Map of how to get from Isle of Lewis to Isle of Arran.

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Distance: 251.1 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Lewis to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Stornoway Airport (SYY) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Waterloo Lane, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Kilmarnock, walk to Kilmarnock Bus Station, take the line 10 bus to Garden Place, walk to Troon Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Isle of Arran. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Isle of Arran via Ullapool Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Irvine, Troon Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 13h 15m.

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