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

The cheapest way to get from Hawick to Isle of Arran is to bus and ferry which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hawick to Isle of Arran is to train and ferry via Glasgow which takes 6h 42m and costs £40 - £90.

How far is it from Hawick to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Hawick and Isle of Arran is 146 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hawick to Isle of Arran without a car is to train and ferry via Glasgow which takes 6h 42m and costs £40 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Hawick to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 135+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Hawick 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 via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
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
6h 42m
£44–89
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to Edinburgh, Bus StationX95
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
8h 14m
£30–73
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to Edinburgh, Bus StationX95
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49
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
7h 37m
£39–72
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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
7h 21m
£44–90

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 144.7 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Hawick to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the bus to Galashiels Transport Interchange, walk to Galashiels, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk 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 Mart Street Bus Stance to Isle of Arran via Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49, Buchanan Bus Station, Central Station Forecourt, Glasgow Central, Ardrossan Harbour, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 7h 37m.

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