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

The cheapest way to get from Johnstone to Isle of Arran (Island) is to line 38 bus and line 10 bus and ferry which costs £16 - £55 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Johnstone to Isle of Arran (Island) is to ferry which takes 2h 44m and costs £29 - £80.

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

The distance between Johnstone and Isle of Arran (Island) is 45 miles.

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

The best way to get from Johnstone to Isle of Arran (Island) without a car is to ferry which takes 2h 44m and costs £29 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Johnstone to Isle of Arran (Island), including transfers.

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

There are 132+ hotels available in Isle of Arran (Island).

Johnstone to Isle of Arran (Island) - 3 ways to travel via ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Johnstone to Isle of Arran (Island) by ferry 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
best
1. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5b
2h 44m
£29–76
Line 38 bus, line 10 bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margarets Nursery School to Bath Street38
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
6h 19m
£16–51
Line 10 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5b
5h 24m
£19–53

Johnstone to Isle of Arran (Island) by bus, train, foot, and ferry

80Weekly Services

5h 24mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Johnstone to Isle of Arran (Island).

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Distance: 44.5 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

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

Caledonian MacBrayne operates a ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal every 2 hours. Tickets cost £4–32 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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