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How to get fromInverness to Isle of Arran (Island)by train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain 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 25m
    £98–195

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    7h 44m
    £35–75

  3. 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
    7h 41m
    £88–199

  4. Bus, ferry via Kilmarnock

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk093
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    8h 8m
    £49–104

Inverness to Isle of Arran (Island) by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Isle of Arran (Island). However, you can 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, then take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Inverness Union Street to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, St Mirren Street, Paisley Gilmour Street, Ardrossan Harbour, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 7h 44m.

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