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How to get fromFort William to Isle of Arranby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Fort William to Isle of Arran by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus bus 915
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    6h 51m
    £42–81

  2. Bus, ferry via Kilmarnock

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    7h 28m
    £39–73

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Dalmuirtrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    7h 44m
    £65–155

  4. Bus, ferry via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    7h 33m
    £40–81

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 143.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Fort William to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the bus to Terminal Building, take the line 757 bus to Brick Lane, walk to Paisley Gilmour Street, 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 train from Fort William to Isle of Arran via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Ardrossan Harbour, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 7h 44m.

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