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简体中文Not yet assessed Nuestra interpretación de las fuentes de abajo, no una valoración oficial.
Paying for local transport in Isle of Arran
ScotRail (Scotland’s trains).ScotRail runs most trains within Scotland. Its tickets page refused automated access, so check ticket types and any Scotland-only offers on its site.ScotRail tickets (opens in new tab)
Sin coche
Cómo llegar
Ferry to Brodick
CalMac lists Ardrossan to Brodick at 55 minutes and Troon to Brodick at 80 minutes. 1
Train from Glasgow
CalMac says the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour takes about 45 minutes, and to Troon about 42 minutes. 2
Ferry from Kintyre to Lochranza
The Claonaig to Lochranza crossing takes 30 minutes. Claonaig is around 2 hours 40 minutes' drive from Glasgow, according to CalMac. 1
Una vez allí
En coche
CalMac describes three main routes: the loop road round the coast, the String Road (B880) across the middle, and the single-track Ross Road. 1
En autobús
Public buses cover north Arran, south Arran and the String Road, timed around the ferries; taxis and guided tours fill the gaps. 3
By bike
CalMac lists 15 mountain bike routes and 9 road routes on Arran, with bike hire in several villages. 4
Paradas cerca de cada zona
From our area guides (Isle of Arran): the stations and stops listed for each base. See each area's Getting there page for more.
Brodick, Lamlash and Whiting Bay
- Brodick ferry terminal: CalMac from Ardrossan (55 minutes) and Troon (80 minutes). Main arrival point for Arran
- Ardrossan Harbour station: ScotRail from Glasgow Central (about 45 minutes). Train connects with the Brodick ferry
- Brodick bus stops: Buses to north and south Arran and the String Road. Services meet the ferries
Lochranza, Machrie and the south-west
- Lochranza ferry slipway: CalMac from Claonaig on Kintyre (30 minutes). Link with Kintyre and the Islay ferry at Kennacraig
- Coast road buses: Buses round north and south Arran. Stops at Lochranza, Machrie and Blackwaterfoot
- String Road (B880): Road across the island from Brodick. Quickest way from Brodick to Blackwaterfoot
Aquí no se copian horarios ni tarifas: consulte al operador o a Traveline para el día en que viaje. Hay taxis y aplicaciones de transporte en la mayoría de las localidades, pero no tenemos datos de cobertura contrastados para zonas rurales, así que no cuente con uno con poca antelación.
Con coche
We hold no sourced driving notes for Isle of Arran beyond the general rules.
Normas generales (conducción por la izquierda, permisos, rotondas, límites de velocidad en mph, aparcamiento, peajes, carga de vehículos eléctricos): Conducir en Gran Bretaña. Puntos de carga: Zapmap (se abre en una pestaña nueva).
Desde y hacia otras regiones
Distancia en línea recta desde los centros de nuestras regiones y tiempo del tren más rápido que National Rail publica en sus páginas de destino (no es un horario; puede incluir un transbordo). Donde no hemos encontrado ninguna cifra, lo indicamos. La tabla completa está en cómo desplazarse entre regiones.
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Cifras obtenidas el 25 oct 2026 para los datos interurbanos. Los horarios cambian.
Enlaces oficiales
- CalMac: Arran (opens in new tab): ferries to Brodick and Lochranza
- VisitArran (opens in new tab): island tourism information, buses and bike hire
- ScotRail (opens in new tab): trains to Ardrossan Harbour and Troon
- Traveline Scotland journey planner (opens in new tab): bus times on Arran
More on Isle of Arran: Isle of Arran guide · how to get there
Preguntas frecuentes
Can I get around Isle of Arran without a car?
We have not yet assessed getting around Isle of Arran. The official links below, and the region guide, are the place to start.
Do I need to check a driving zone in Isle of Arran?
We found no charging or low emission zone for Isle of Arran in the official pages we read. Check the council site before you drive in.