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

The cheapest way to get from Hexham to Isle of Arran (Island) is to bus and line 685 bus and line 11 bus and ferry which costs £22 - £60 and takes 9h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hexham to Isle of Arran (Island) is to train and ferry via Glasgow which takes 5h 58m and costs £30 - £140.

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

The distance between Hexham and Isle of Arran (Island) is 186 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hexham to Isle of Arran (Island) without a car is to train and ferry via Glasgow which takes 5h 58m and costs £30 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Hexham to Isle of Arran (Island), including transfers.

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

There are 129+ hotels available in Isle of Arran (Island).

Hexham to Isle of Arran (Island) - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Hexham to Isle of Arran (Island) 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 Hexham to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle 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
5h 58m
£35–138
Bus, line 685 bus, line 11 bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Westgate685
2. Take the bus from Westgate to Bus Station685
3. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus StationX76 / ...
5. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Street11
6. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
9h 35m
£22–58
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Hexham to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
7h 26m
£41–86
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5b
10h 37m
£28–74

Hexham to Isle of Arran (Island) by train and ferry

32Weekly Services

5h 58mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 184.5 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Hexham to Isle of Arran (Island). However, you can take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ardrossan Harbour, walk to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Westgate, Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Hill Street, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 9h 35m.

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