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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Isle of Arran (Island) is to bus and ferry which costs £35 - £110 and takes 15h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Isle of Arran (Island) is to fly and train and line 10 bus and ferry which takes 8h 17m and costs £55 - £160.

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

The distance between Bath and Isle of Arran (Island) is 451 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Isle of Arran (Island) without a car is to train and ferry via Wigan which takes 10h 51m and costs £85 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 10h 51m to get from Bath 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).

Bath to Isle of Arran (Island) - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Bath 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 Wigan
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Western
3. Take the train from Wigan North Western 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 51m
£86–350
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
15h 39m
£35–109
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 17m
£59–155
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
13h 57m
£92–321
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 38m
£65–169
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 28m
£77–339
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 45m
£71–246

Bath to Isle of Arran (Island) by bus, foot, and ferry

80Weekly Services

15h 39mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 448.9 mi
Duration: 10h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Bath to Isle of Arran (Island). However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Wigan North Western, 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 Westgate Buildings to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Garden Place, and Troon Ferry Terminal in around 15h 39m.

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