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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Isle of Arran is to fly and bus and train and ferry which costs £60 - £170 and takes 7h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Isle of Arran is to fly and train and ferry which takes 5h 54m and costs £60 - £190.

How far is it from Belfast to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Belfast and Isle of Arran is 123 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Isle of Arran without a car is to bus and ferry and ferry which takes 8h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Belfast to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 134+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

Belfast to Isle of Arran - 5 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Belfast to Isle of Arran by busferry, ferry, plane, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus and ferry, ferry
best
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
8h 41m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHD - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
5h 54m
£61–187
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
6h 34m
£61–157
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow 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 6m
£70–226
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow 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 46m
£63–166

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Distance: 122.1 mi
Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Isle of Arran, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the vehicle to Ayr, walk to Ayr Bus Station, take the line 585 bus to Inches Road, take the line 11 bus to Hill Street, 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 the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 757 bus to Brick Lane, walk to Paisley Gilmour Street, 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.

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