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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Bournemouth is to ferry and bus which costs £70 - £170 and takes 15h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Bournemouth is to ferry and fly and train which takes 6h 10m and costs £70 - £270.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Bournemouth?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Bournemouth is 441 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Bournemouth without a car is to ferry and train which takes 12h 13m and costs £80 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Isle of Arran to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2406+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

Isle of Arran to Bournemouth - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane

There are 8 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Bournemouth by ferry, plane, 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 to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)GLA - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouth
6h 10m
£74–264
Ferry, train, bus
cheapest
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 bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall St
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouth
15h 10m
£66–250
Ferry, train
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 Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouth
12h 13m
£84–390
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)GLA - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
7h 24m
£101–345
Ferry, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)EDI - SOU
5. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouth
7h 37m
£124–302
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Central
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
8h 33m
£75–277
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)GLA - LGW
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouth
8h 30m
£96–288
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station595 / ...
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
15h 25m
£71–169

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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2h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 438.1 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Bournemouth. 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 Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, then take the train to Bournemouth. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Bournemouth via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Glasgow Central, and Birmingham New Street in around 12h 13m.

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