What is the cheapest way to get from Ullapool to Isle of Arran (Island)?

The cheapest way to get from Ullapool to Isle of Arran (Island) is to bus and train and ferry which costs £70 - £170 and takes 9h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ullapool to Isle of Arran (Island)?

The fastest way to get from Ullapool to Isle of Arran (Island) is to bus and train and ferry which takes 9h 26m and costs £70 - £170.

How far is it from Ullapool to Isle of Arran (Island)?

The distance between Ullapool and Isle of Arran (Island) is 292 miles.

How do I travel from Ullapool to Isle of Arran (Island) without a car?

The best way to get from Ullapool to Isle of Arran (Island) without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 9h 26m and costs £70 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Ullapool to Isle of Arran (Island)?

It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Ullapool to Isle of Arran (Island), including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran (Island)?

There are 131+ hotels available in Isle of Arran (Island).

Ullapool to Isle of Arran (Island) - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Ullapool to Isle of Arran (Island) by bus, train, ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
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
9h 26m
£70–164
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
9h 48m
Ferry, fly
1. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SYY - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
11h
£146–447
Bus, ferry via Pitlochry
1. Take the bus from High School to Bus Station Stance 661
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Fishers Hotel
3. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
10h 34m

Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

19Weekly Planes

51 minAverage Duration

£127Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ullapool to Isle of Arran (Island).

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Distance: 290.1 mi
Duration: 9h 26m

What companies run services between Ullapool, Scotland and Isle of Arran (Island), Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ullapool to Isle of Arran (Island). However, you can take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3, walk to Inverness, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Irvine, take the taxi to Troon Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Bus Station Stance 3, Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Garden Place, and Troon Ferry Terminal in around 9h 48m.

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