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How to get fromIsle of Arran to Belfastby ferry, train, plane, busferry or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Belfast by ferry, train, plane, busferry, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport

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    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeGLA - BFS
    5h 20m
    £61–167

  2. Ferry, bus and ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry923
    9h 3m

  3. Ferry, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)planeGLA - BHD
    5h 4m
    £61–208

  4. Ferry, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
    4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeEDI - BFS
    6h 29m
    £64–150

  5. Ferry, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
    4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)planeEDI - BHD
    6h 17m
    £67–206

  6. Ferry, bus and ferry via Kilmarnock

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalferryCm5b
    2. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry923
    10h 16m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Isle of Arran, Scotland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Belfast. However, you can take the taxi to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Ardrossan Harbour, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, then take the bus to Ulster University Belfast. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Dock road, South Beach Road, Ayr Bus Station, and Ayr in around 9h 3m.

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