There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Mull to Isle of Arran (Island) by ferry, bus, or train
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Ferry, bus
best- Take the ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal
- Take the bus from Station Road to Lochnell Street423 / ...
- Take the ferry from Tarbert to Lochranza Arran Ferry TerminalCm6
7h 41m£26–72Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal
- Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour
- Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
9h 2m£51–114Ferry, bus via Glasgow
- Take the ferry from Fishnish Ferry Terminal to Lochaline Ferry Terminal
- Take the bus from Pier to Slipway507
- Take the bus from Birchbrae Lodges Road End to Buchanan Bus Station914 / ...
- Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
10h 26m£64–113
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Isle of Mull to Isle of Arran (Island) is to ferry and bus which costs £26 - £75 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Isle of Mull to Isle of Arran (Island) is to ferry and bus which takes 7h 41m and costs £26 - £75.
The distance between Isle of Mull and Isle of Arran (Island) is 85 miles.
The best way to get from Isle of Mull to Isle of Arran (Island) without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 7h 41m and costs £26 - £75.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Isle of Mull to Isle of Arran (Island), including transfers.
There are 129+ hotels available in Isle of Arran (Island).
What companies run services between Isle of Mull, Scotland and Isle of Arran (Island), Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Isle of Mull to Isle of Arran (Island). However, you can take the taxi to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, walk to Station Road, take the bus to Lochnell Street, take the line 448 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Tarbert, then take the ferry to Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Mull to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, Oban Ferry Terminal, Oban, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ardrossan Harbour, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 9h 2m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–12
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01586 552319
- enquiries@westcoastmotors.co.uk
- Website
- westcoastmotors.co.uk
Bus from Station Road to Lochnell Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.westcoastmotors.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01967 431 272
- info@shielbuses.co.uk
- Website
- shielbuses.co.uk
Bus from Pier to Slipway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £12–15
- Website
- Shiel Buses
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Birchbrae Lodges Road End to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Birchbrae Lodges Road End to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- enquiries@calmac.co.uk
- Website
- calmac.co.uk
Ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–21
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £3–5
- Car Fare
- £17–21
Ferry from Tarbert to Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4–25
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £4–6
- Car Fare
- £20–25
Ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–26
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £4–6
- Car Fare
- £21–26
Ferry from Fishnish Ferry Terminal to Lochaline Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–11
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £2–4
- Car Fare
- £8–11
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