How often do ferries run to Isle of Arran?
How often do ferries run to Isle of Arran? We have a daily ferry service of 5 sailings in the summer months with some extra ones at weekends and a slightly reduced service in winter. The ferry, the Caledonian Isles, is a very reliable boat in all weathers and she'll get you to Arran if she possibly can!
How long does it take to walk around the Isle of Arran?
The Arran Coastal Way runs for 63 miles / 100 km around the entire island. As a circular route, it starts and finishes in the main village on the island; Brodick. The trail is usually completed between 5 to 8 days, depending on how many miles you'd like to cover each day.
Can you drive around Arran in a day?
Day 2 - Around Arran - Scotland in Miniature You can drive the 56 mile circuit around Arran in 2.5 hours, but there's lots to see so you need to schedule carefully. The highlights are: Corrie - this is an exceptionally pretty little village where the houses face directly onto the road.
Is the Arran ferry reliable?
The reliability of the Arran service is thus around 99.4%. The population of Arran is only around 4 600 but benefits from a massive transport subsidy. The Scottish Government's subsidy for ferries averages £29.80 per passenger journey.
Is Arran ferry moving to troon?
Yes, if Ardrossan Harbour upgrades have not already commenced, the service will relocate to Troon to support the delivery of MV Glen Sannox until the works at Ardrossan are completed.
Where do Aran Island ferries leave from?
Ferries to the Aran Islands depart from Rossaveel port in Connemara, 37 kilometres west of Galway City centre.
Is it cheaper to book ferry in advance?
That said, some ferries sell out, or require you to reserve a spot in advance (especially if you bring a vehicle). Tickets are often more expensive when purchased at the last minute, so by planning ahead and buying your tickets online you can likely save some money.