What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Cardiff is to ferry and fly and train which costs £65 - £190 and takes 6h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Cardiff is to ferry and fly and train which takes 6h 28m and costs £65 - £190.

How far is it from Isle of Arran (Island) to Cardiff?

The distance between Isle of Arran (Island) and Cardiff is 426 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Arran (Island) to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Cardiff without a car is to ferry and train via Crewe which takes 9h 58m and costs £150 - £300.

How long does it take to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 9h 58m to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Cardiff, including transfers.

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Isle of Arran (Island) to Cardiff - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Cardiff by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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Ferry, train via Crewe
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h 58m
£157–295
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 28m
£66–184
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Beresford Terrace to University Unionbus X77
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
4. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
16h 1m
£120–266
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain
4. Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
12h 43m
£277–425
Ferry, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 30m
£77–219
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 58m
£103–228

Isle of Arran (Island) to Cardiff by ferry and train

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9h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 423.9 mi
Duration: 9h 58m

What companies run services between Isle of Arran (Island), Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran (Island) to Cardiff. However, you can take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Ardrossan Harbour, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Crewe, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Sophia Gardens via Troon Ferry Terminal, Beresford Terrace, University Union, Anderston, Hamilton Central, Bus Station, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 16h 1m.

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