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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Isle of Arran is to bus and ferry which costs £65 - £140 and takes 15h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Isle of Arran is to train and fly and ferry which takes 6h 47m and costs £75 - £260.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Basingstoke and Isle of Arran is 457 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Isle of Arran without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 59m and costs £100 - £440.

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

It takes approximately 10h 59m to get from Basingstoke to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 132+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

Basingstoke to Isle of Arran - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus

There are 9 ways to get from Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour
4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
10h 59m
£109–437
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station802
2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
15h 34m
£70–131
Train, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Woking
2. Take the bus from Woking Railway Station Southside to Heathrow Terminal 5
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Harbour
5. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
7h 38m
Train, ferry via Manchester
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour
4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
11h 40m
£75–316
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
7h 51m
£139–405
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
6h 47m
£75–254
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LGW - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
7h 38m
£87–226
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour
4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
8h 32m
£110–320
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
8h 19m
£103–227

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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1h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 454.8 mi
Duration: 10h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Basingstoke to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Glasgow Central, 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Isle of Arran via Frimley station, Heathrow Terminal 5, Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Hill Street, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 15h 34m.

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