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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Blackpool is to ferry and line 11 bus and bus and line 61 bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 9h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Blackpool is to ferry and train which takes 6h and costs £45 - £180.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Blackpool?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Blackpool is 257 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Blackpool without a car is to ferry and train which takes 6h and costs £45 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Isle of Arran to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Blackpool?

There are 1768+ hotels available in Blackpool.

Isle of Arran to Blackpool - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 11 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Blackpool 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 Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
6h
£47–171
Ferry, line 11 bus, bus, line 61 bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the bus from South Beach Road to Kilmarnock Bus Station11
3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX76 / ...
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Street61
9h 29m
£35–95
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
7h 29m
£56–172

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Distance: 255.8 mi
Duration: 6h

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Blackpool. 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 Glasgow Central, take the train to Preston, then take the train to Blackpool North. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Buchanan Street via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Dock road, South Beach Road, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 29m.

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