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

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There are 5 ways to get from Belfast to Isle of Arran by busferry, ferry, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Bus and ferry, ferry

    best
    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    8h 41m

  2. Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BFS - 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
    6h 24m
    £63–162

  3. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHD - 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
    5h 54m
    £67–187

  4. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHD - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 59m
    £68–187

  5. Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BFS - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 29m
    £65–172

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 148.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Isle of Arran, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the vehicle to Ayr, walk to Ayr Bus Station, take the line 585 bus to Inches Road, 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 the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) 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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