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

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

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  1. Train, bus and ferry, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    11h 49m

  2. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Antrimtrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BFS - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 12m
    £74–179

  3. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHD - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 17m
    £85–213

  4. Bus, bus and ferry, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to High Streetbus bus 218
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    12h 50m

  5. Train to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portrush to Colerainetrain train
    2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LDY - 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
    7h 45m
    £111–253

  6. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHD - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 21m
    £86–214

  7. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Antrimtrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BFS - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 17m
    £76–190

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: 216.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Portrush to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the train to Coleraine, take the train to Belfast Grand Central, walk to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, take the vehicle to Ayr, walk to Ayr Bus Station, take the line 585 bus to South beach 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 train to Coleraine, take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place, walk to Station Street, 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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