Ferries from
Isle of Arran to Scotland
Ferries from
Isle of Arran to Scotland
The Brodick to Ardrossan ferry is the main ferry route from Isle of Arran to Scotland. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Isle of Arran to Scotland sail approximately 31 times per week and are available with Caledonian MacBrayne.
Ferries from Isle of Arran to Scotland take approximately 55 minutes to complete this crossing.
Yes, there are car ferries available from Isle of Arran to Scotland with Caledonian MacBrayne.
There are approximately 22 miles (36km) and 19 nautical miles between Isle of Arran and Scotland.
The price of a ferry from Isle of Arran to Scotland can differ by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Brodick to Ardrossan ferry ferry sails approximately 33 times weekly with a crossing time of 55 minutes.
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Arran is the largest island in the Firth of Clyde and the 7th largest in Scotland, situated off the western coast. Referred to locally as ‘Scotland in miniature’, it’s known for possessing all of the country’s best qualities in just 432-square-kilometres. It has diverse scenery comprising dramatic mountains, vast woodlands and sandy beaches, as well as an incredibly rich wildlife. There are also a number fascinating historic and prehistoric landmarks scattered across the island including millennia-old stone circles and medieval castle ruins. From the village of Brodick on the east coast, there are numerous sailings provided every day across the Firth of Clyde to Ardrossan on the Scottish mainland, a historic port town in Ayrshire.
Scotland is the Northernmost of the four countries that form the United Kingdom of Great Britain. Surrounded by the North Atlantic Ocean to the West and North, the North Sea to the East and across the border to the South you’ll find England. Scotland is a lively and friendly country, rich in history and heritage dating back thousands of years. People flock here to visit not only the beautiful mountains and valleys, rolling hills, forests and rocky coastlines but also for the experiences that Scotland has to offer. Whether you’re looking to play a game of golf at the very place it was invented or to visit one of the many distilleries for some whiskey tasting, Scotland has much to offer any visitor. In terms of arriving by ferry to Scotland, from Northern Ireland there’s a choice of year round services from and to numerous ports with sailings operated by modern and well-equipped ferries. There are no longer any direct ferries from continental Europe to Scotland however there are numerous crossings to England and Ireland that get you close enough.
