What is the cheapest way to get from Basildon to Isle of Arran?

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Isle of Arran is to bus and ferry via Birmingham which costs £80 - £150 and takes 16h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basildon to Isle of Arran?

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Isle of Arran is to train and fly and line 10 bus and ferry which takes 8h 23m and costs £110 - £380.

How far is it from Basildon to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Basildon and Isle of Arran is 487 miles.

How do I travel from Basildon to Isle of Arran without a car?

The best way to get from Basildon to Isle of Arran without a car is to train and ferry via Carlisle which takes 11h 34m and costs £110 - £320.

How long does it take to get from Basildon to Isle of Arran?

It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Basildon to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 133+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

Basildon to Isle of Arran - 11 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Basildon to Isle of Arran 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
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvine
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
9h 37m
£79–274
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, line 10 bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Street
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - 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 36m
£73–219
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Abington Bus Stop
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Killoch Place42 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
15h 52m
£86–154
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Basildon to West Ham
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
4. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place
5. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
8h 23m
£115–372
Train, ferry via Carlisle
1. Take the train from London Euston 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
11h 34m
£118–312
Bus, ferry via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Upminster to Birmingham
2. Take the bus from Navigation St to Abington Service AreaM11
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Killoch Place42 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
16h 41m
£83–148
Bus, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Abington Service Area102 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Killoch Place42 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
17h 10m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Basildon to West Ham
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station
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
8h 43m
£114–341
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Basildon to West Ham
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
4. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place
5. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
9h 18m
£117–352
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Street
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LGW - 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 25m
£80–222
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Street
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
4. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place
5. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
9h 27m
£78–220

London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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1h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 484.2 mi
Duration: 9h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Basildon to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the train to London Fenchurch Street, walk to Moorgate station, take the subway to Euston station, walk to London Euston, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Irvine, drive to Troon Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, then drive to Isle of Arran. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basildon to Isle of Arran via West Ham, West Ham station, Finchley Road station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), Abington Bus Stop, Bridge Street, Killoch Place, Troon Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 15h 52m.

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