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How to get fromLoch Lomond to Isle of Arranby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Loch Lomond to Isle of Arran by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    4h 35m
    £35–79

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tarbet Hotel to Bus Terminalbus bus 926
    2. Take the ferry from Claonaig Ferry Terminal to Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm6
    6h 37m
    £28–56

  3. Line 757 bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Swindon Street to Brick Lanebus bus 757
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    5h 9m
    £35–73

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Loch Lomond to Isle of Arran.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 67.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Loch Lomond, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Isle of Arran, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Loch Lomond to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the train to Dalmuir, take the train to Glasgow Central Low Level, 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 train from Balloch to Isle of Arran via Dalmuir, Swindon Street, Brick Lane, Paisley Gilmour Street, Ardrossan Harbour, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 5h 9m.

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