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How to get fromMallaig to Isle of Arranby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Mallaig to Isle of Arran by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus 500 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    9h 10m
    £44–81

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Mallaig 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
    9h 15m
    £94–186

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  • Distance: 202.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Mallaig to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the bus to Fort William Bus Station, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Kilmarnock Bus Station, take the line 11 bus to Hill Street, 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 Mallaig 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 9h 15m.

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