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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Birmingham is to ferry and bus via Newhall St which costs £40 - £95 and takes 12h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Birmingham is to ferry and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs £45 - £150.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Birmingham?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Birmingham is 353 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Birmingham without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 12h 36m and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Isle of Arran to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

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Isle of Arran to Birmingham - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Birmingham by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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 Warrington Bank Quay
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Street
8h
£49–241
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 Birmingham Coach Station181 / ...
12h 36m
£40–103
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
5h 21m
£47–141
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 Birmingham New Street
10h 8m
£69–211
Ferry, bus via Newhall St
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalCm5b
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall StUk030 / ...
12h 41m
£40–93
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
7h 8m
£65–220
Ferry, line 10 bus, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Street
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
5. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
8h 18m
£62–166
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intl
4. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
7h 24m
£67–295

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

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2h 3mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Isle of Arran to Birmingham.

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Distance: 351.2 mi
Duration: 8h

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Birmingham. However, you can drive to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Troon Ferry Terminal, drive to Irvine, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, then take the train to Birmingham New Street. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Birmingham Coach Station via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 36m.

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