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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Isle of Arran is to bus and ferry which costs £40 - £120 and takes 14h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Isle of Arran is to fly and train and line 10 bus and ferry which takes 8h 27m and costs £65 - £170.

How far is it from Bath to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Bath and Isle of Arran is 455 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Isle of Arran without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 14h 37m and costs £40 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 10h 54m to get from Bath to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 133+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

Bath to Isle of Arran - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Bath 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 via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvine
5. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
10h 54m
£79–332
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
14h 37m
£45–117
Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place
4. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
8h 27m
£69–168
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Glasgow CentralPlymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5b
14h 9m
£137–334
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station
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 42m
£75–182
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
9h 40m
£98–352
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - 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 57m
£84–241

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bath to Isle of Arran.

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Distance: 452.2 mi
Duration: 10h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Bath to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Preston, 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 bus from Bus Station to Isle of Arran via Bus Station, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Garden Place, Troon Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 14h 37m.

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