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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Cardiff is to ferry and bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 15h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Cardiff is to ferry and fly and train which takes 6h 41m and costs £60 - £180.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Cardiff?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Cardiff is 430 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Cardiff without a car is to ferry and train which takes 10h 1m and costs £75 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 10h 1m to get from Isle of Arran to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1516+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Isle of Arran to Cardiff - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Cardiff 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 Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
10h 1m
£75–320
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 bus from Newhall St to Kingsway GD
15h 40m
£45–114
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 Kingsway GDM19
15h 5m
£50–89
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 Cardiff Central
6h 41m
£60–179
Ferry, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol 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 Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
8h 3m
£62–182
Ferry, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cardiff 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 Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
8h 13m
£93–281
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
8h 8m
£80–256

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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1h 19mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 427.2 mi
Duration: 10h 1m

What companies run services between Isle of Arran, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Cardiff. 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 Crewe, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Kingsway GD via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Hill Street, Burnlea Road, Crawford Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 15h 5m.

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