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 £45 - £85 and takes 14h 57m.

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 train and fly and ferry which takes 6h 58m and costs £70 - £160.

How far is it from Bath to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Bath and Isle of Arran is 445 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 train and ferry via Carlisle which takes 11h 11m and costs £85 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 11h 11m 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 - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 8 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 Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour
5. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
11h 11m
£88–352
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
14h 57m
£46–85
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Harbour
4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
6h 58m
£72–160
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour
5. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
11h 43m
£101–346
Train, ferry #2
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
12h 34m
£101–322
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, 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 train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour
4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
7h 51m
£79–174
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 Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
8h 9m
£90–344
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, 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 ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
8h 21m
£84–251

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

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Distance: 442.1 mi
Duration: 11h 11m

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 Carlisle, 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 Westgate Buildings to Isle of Arran via Bus Station, Cabot Circus, Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Hill Street, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 14h 57m.

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