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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Isle of Arran is to bus and ferry which costs £50 - £95 and takes 9h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Isle of Arran is to train and ferry which takes 7h 29m and costs £45 - £190.

How far is it from Chester to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Chester and Isle of Arran is 285 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Isle of Arran without a car is to train and ferry which takes 7h 29m and costs £45 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Chester to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 133+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

Chester to Isle of Arran - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Chester 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 Warrington Bank Quay 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
7h 29m
£47–189
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
9h 18m
£54–95
Train, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
8h 3m
£76–201
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Hood street1 / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime 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
9h 51m
£58–165

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

16Weekly Planes

1h 37mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 283.3 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Chester to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, 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 Chester Bus Interchange to Isle of Arran via Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Hill Street, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 9h 18m.

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