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How to get fromIsle of Arran to Invernessby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain train
    7h 5m
    £104–220

  2. Ferry, bus via Inverness Union Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    8h 40m
    £41–76

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the bus from School Wynd to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    8h 16m
    £55–112

  4. Ferry, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane GLA - INV
    7h 38m
    £119–272

  5. Ferry, train via Perth

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    7h 40m
    £91–215

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 227.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Inverness. However, you can take the taxi to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Ardrossan Harbour, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Waterloo Lane, take the bus to Cathedral Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Inverness. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Bus Station Stance 3 via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Hill Street, Main Street, School Wynd, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 16m.

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