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

The cheapest way to get from Port Ellen to Isle of Arran is to ferry which costs £40 - £120 and takes 7h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Port Ellen to Isle of Arran is to fly and line 10 bus and ferry which takes 7h 46m and costs £100 - £260.

How far is it from Port Ellen to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Port Ellen and Isle of Arran is 85 miles.

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

The best way to get from Port Ellen to Isle of Arran without a car is to ferry which takes 7h 48m and costs £40 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Port Ellen to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 132+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

Port Ellen to Isle of Arran - 2 ways to travel via ferry, plane

There are 2 ways to get from Port Ellen to Isle of Arran by ferry, plane, 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 Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Lochranza Arran Ferry TerminalCm6
7h 48m
£42–120
Fly, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)ILY - 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 46m
£108–255

Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

12Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£82Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Port Ellen to Isle of Arran.

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Distance: 84.7 mi
Duration: 7h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Charlotte Street to Isle of Arran via Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Tarbert, and Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal in around 7h 48m.

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