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

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Isle of Arran is to train and ferry which costs £27 - £65 and takes 4h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stirling to Isle of Arran is to train and ferry which takes 4h 14m and costs £27 - £65.

How far is it from Stirling to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Stirling and Isle of Arran is 88 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stirling to Isle of Arran without a car is to bus and line 10 bus and ferry which takes 5h 28m and costs £28 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Stirling to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 132+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

Stirling to Isle of Arran - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Stirling 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 Stirling to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvine
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
4h 14m
£27–62
Bus, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationM8 / ...
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
5h 28m
£28–70
Train, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Street
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
5h 30m
£32–70
Train, line 10 bus, ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
6h 1m
£37–74
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX10 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5b
6h 50m
£30–71

Questions & Answers

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

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Distance: 88 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Stirling to Isle of Arran. However, you can 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 bus from Bus Station to Isle of Arran via Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Garden Place, Troon Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 5h 28m.

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