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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminus to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    2. Take the ferry from Claonaig Ferry Terminal to Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm6
    5h 11m
    £41–77

  2. Bus, ferry, line 324 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminus to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    2. Take the ferry from Claonaig Ferry Terminal to Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm6
    3. Take the bus from Lochranza Pier to Arran Heritage Museumbus bus 324
    6h 30m
    £23–48

  3. Fly, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Campbeltown (CAL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane CAL - GLA
    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
    4h 59m
    £99–162

Campbeltown (CAL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Machrihanish to Isle of Arran.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 64.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Machrihanish to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the line 442 bus to Bus Terminus, take the bus to Ferry Terminal, take the line 448 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Claonaig Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Isle of Arran. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Campbeltown (CAL) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk 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.

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