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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Isle of Arran (Island) is to bus and train and ferry which costs £50 - £95 and takes 11h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Isle of Arran (Island) is to train and ferry via Glasgow which takes 8h 8m and costs £100 - £280.

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

The distance between Barnsley and Isle of Arran (Island) is 291 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Isle of Arran (Island) without a car is to train and ferry via Glasgow which takes 8h 8m and costs £100 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Barnsley to Isle of Arran (Island), including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran (Island)?

There are 132+ hotels available in Isle of Arran (Island).

Barnsley to Isle of Arran (Island) - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Barnsley to Isle of Arran (Island) by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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

Train, ferry via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvine
4. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
8h 8m
£105–275
Bus, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotel
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
11h 32m
£52–94
Train, fly, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
5. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place
6. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
9h 48m
£72–219
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
9h 52m
£94–192

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

17Weekly Planes

1h 48mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Barnsley to Isle of Arran (Island).

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Distance: 289.4 mi
Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Isle of Arran (Island), Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Barnsley to Isle of Arran (Island). However, you can take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Irvine, take the taxi to Troon Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Kilmarnock, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Garden Place, and Troon Ferry Terminal in around 11h 32m.

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