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How to get fromIsle of Arran to Northern Irelandby ferry, train, plane, or busferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Northern Ireland by ferry, train, plane, or busferry

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  1. Ferry, train, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

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    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane GLA - BHD
    5h 5m
    £68–187

  2. Ferry, train, fly to Belfast International Airport

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    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane GLA - BFS
    5h 25m
    £62–166

  3. Ferry, bus and ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    9h 2m

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration48 minAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 150.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Northern Ireland. However, you can take the taxi to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Ardrossan Harbour, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the line 757 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, then take the line 600 bus to Queens Square. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Dock road, Hill Street, Ayr Bus Station, and Ayr in around 9h 2m.

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