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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Isle of Arran (Island) is to bus and ferry which costs £40 - £130 and takes 16h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Isle of Arran (Island) is to fly and bus and ferry which takes 8h 43m and costs £100 - £290.

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

The distance between Exeter and Isle of Arran (Island) is 516 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Isle of Arran (Island) without a car is to train and ferry via Wigan which takes 11h 23m and costs £100 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 11h 23m to get from Exeter to Isle of Arran (Island), including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran (Island)?

There are 133+ hotels available in Isle of Arran (Island).

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

There are 7 ways to get from Exeter 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 Exeter St Davids 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
11h 23m
£104–394
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
16h 35m
£42–126
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - 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 1m
£61–185
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow CentralPlymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5b
13h 50m
£77–339
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
9h 22m
£67–199
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
8h 43m
£108–283
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
5. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
11h 29m
£105–311

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

80Weekly Services

16h 35mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 512.8 mi
Duration: 11h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Isle of Arran (Island). However, you can 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 Bampfylde Street 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 16h 35m.

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