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

The cheapest way to get from Plockton to Isle of Arran is to bus and ferry which costs £45 - £110 and takes 11h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plockton to Isle of Arran is to train and ferry which takes 10h 38m and costs £60 - £170.

How far is it from Plockton to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Plockton and Isle of Arran is 311 miles.

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

The best way to get from Plockton to Isle of Arran without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 11h 20m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 10h 38m to get from Plockton to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 133+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

Plockton to Isle of Arran - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Plockton to Isle of Arran by train, 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.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Duncraig to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvine
4. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
10h 38m
£63–161
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Buchanan Bus Station915
2. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5b
11h 20m
£50–105

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 309.4 mi
Duration: 10h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Plockton to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the train to Inverness, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Irvine, drive to Troon Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, then drive to Isle of Arran. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plockton to Isle of Arran via Kyle of Lochalsh, Harbour Slipway, Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Garden Place, Troon Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 11h 20m.

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