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

The cheapest way to get from Chorley to Isle of Arran is to bus and ferry which costs £30 - £85 and takes 10h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chorley to Isle of Arran is to train and ferry which takes 6h 24m and costs £35 - £170.

How far is it from Chorley to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Chorley and Isle of Arran is 259 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chorley to Isle of Arran without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 10h 37m and costs £30 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Chorley to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 133+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

Chorley to Isle of Arran - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Chorley to Isle of Arran by train, ferry, 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.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvine
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
6h 24m
£36–169
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5b
10h 37m
£32–84
Train, ferry via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Chorley to Barrow-in-Furness
2. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
4. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
11h 40m
£81–124

Questions & Answers

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

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Distance: 257.3 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Chorley to Isle of Arran. However, you can 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, Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Garden Place, Troon Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 10h 37m.

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