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

The cheapest way to get from Rothesay to Isle of Arran is to ferry and train which costs £26 - £90 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Rothesay to Isle of Arran is to ferry and train which takes 5h and costs £26 - £90.

How far is it from Rothesay to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Rothesay and Isle of Arran is 82 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rothesay to Isle of Arran without a car is to ferry and line 585 bus and line 11 bus and line 10 bus which takes 6h 50m and costs £30 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Rothesay to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 133+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

Rothesay to Isle of Arran - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 585 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Rothesay to Isle of Arran by ferry, train, 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, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry TerminalCm3
2. Take the train from Wemyss Bay to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
5h
£26–88
Ferry, line 585 bus, line 11 bus, line 10 bus
1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry TerminalCm3
2. Take the bus from Manse Court to The Carrick585
3. Take the bus from Crown Inn to Kilmarnock Bus Station11
4. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
5. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
6h 50m
£32–86
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry TerminalCm3
2. Take the bus from Wemyss Bay Station to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
7h 1m
£30–82

Questions & Answers

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

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Distance: 81.7 mi
Duration: 5h

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

There is no direct connection from Rothesay to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the ferry to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Wemyss Bay, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, 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 ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Isle of Arran via Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, Wemyss Bay Station, Manse Court, The Carrick, Crown Inn, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Garden Place, Troon Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 6h 50m.

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