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

The cheapest way to get from Stonehaven to Isle of Arran is to bus and line 10 bus and ferry which costs £35 - £95 and takes 8h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stonehaven to Isle of Arran is to train and ferry which takes 5h 59m and costs £50 - £110.

How far is it from Stonehaven to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Stonehaven and Isle of Arran is 196 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stonehaven to Isle of Arran without a car is to train and ferry via Kilmarnock which takes 7h 18m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Stonehaven to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 132+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

Stonehaven to Isle of Arran - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Stonehaven 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 Stonehaven 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
5h 59m
£50–103
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk091
2. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5b
8h 52m
£31–93
Train, ferry via Kilmarnock
1. Take the train from Stonehaven to Glasgow Queen StreetAberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5b
7h 18m
£55–111
Bus, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Barclay Street to Co-opX7
2. Take the bus from Co-op to Bus StationX7
3. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationM9
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus StationX76 / ...
5. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
6. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
8h 39m
£39–90

Questions & Answers

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

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Distance: 195.1 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Stonehaven 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 train from Stonehaven to Isle of Arran via Glasgow Queen Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Garden Place, Troon Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 7h 18m.

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