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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Preston is to ferry and bus which costs £22 - £85 and takes 8h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Preston is to ferry and train which takes 5h 6m and costs £45 - £180.

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

The distance between Isle of Arran (Island) and Preston is 247 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Preston without a car is to ferry and train which takes 5h 6m and costs £45 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Preston, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2129+ hotels available in Preston.

Isle of Arran (Island) to Preston - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Preston 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 Preston
5h 6m
£49–176
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalCm5b
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus StationUk030
8h 6m
£23–83
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 Preston
6h 52m
£44–146

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Preston.

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Distance: 245.2 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran (Island) to Preston. However, you can take the ferry to Troon Ferry Terminal, take the taxi to Irvine, take the train to Glasgow Central, then take the train to Preston. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Bus Station via Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 6m.

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