Rome2Rio

How to get fromEngland to Isle of Arranby train, ferry, bus, plane, or subway

Find Transport to Isle of Arran

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from England to Isle of Arran by train, ferry, bus, plane, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain 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
    8h 52m
    £149–309

  2. Fly from Birmingham Airport, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - 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 18m
    £59–157

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    13h 57m
    £74–256

  4. Fly from Bristol Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - 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 35m
    £61–163

  5. Train, ferry via Finsbury Park /Blackstock Road

    1. Take the train from Finsbury Park to Glasgow Centraltrain 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
    13h 52m
    £170–287

  6. Fly from London City Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - 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 52m
    £108–384

  7. Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train, ferry

    1. Take the subway from Charing Cross station to Paddington stationsubway subway
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 47m
    £103–390

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from England to Isle of Arran.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 448 mi
  • Duration: 8h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from England to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the subway to Euston station, walk to London Euston, take the train to Glasgow Central, 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to Isle of Arran via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Hill Street, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 13h 57m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides