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How to get fromForres to Isle of Arranby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Forres to Isle of Arran by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Forres to Stirlingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    8h 50m
    £133–256

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Forres to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    9h 32m
    £49–90

  3. Bus, ferry via Inverness

    1. Take the bus from Forres to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    9h 12m
    £63–126

  4. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane INV - GLA
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 3m
    £122–284

  5. Train, ferry via Perth

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    9h 23m
    £101–233

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Forres to Isle of Arran.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 284 mi
  • Duration: 8h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Forres to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the train to Stirling, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to George Square, take the line 398 bus to Central Station Forecourt, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ardrossan Harbour, walk to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Isle of Arran. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forres to Isle of Arran via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Hill Street, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 9h 12m.

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