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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Liverpool is to ferry and bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 8h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Liverpool is to ferry and train which takes 6h 30m and costs £60 - £200.

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

The distance between Isle of Arran (Island) and Liverpool is 282 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Liverpool without a car is to ferry and train which takes 6h 30m and costs £60 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Liverpool, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Liverpool?

There are 2072+ hotels available in Liverpool.

Isle of Arran (Island) to Liverpool - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Liverpool by ferry, train, 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.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Western
6h 30m
£61–199
Ferry, train #2
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalCm5b
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime StreetGlasgow Central - Liverpool Lime Street
8h 31m
£46–157
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalCm5b
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One802
8h 46m
£47–103
Ferry, train via Carlisle
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Liverpool Lime Street
8h 30m
£56–121

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

21Weekly Services

8h 30mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 280.1 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran (Island) to Liverpool. However, you can take the ferry to Troon Ferry Terminal, take the taxi to Irvine, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Wigan North Western, then take the train to Liverpool Lime Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 46m.

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