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 line 10 bus and train and fly which costs £65 - £190 and takes 8h 21m.

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 line 10 bus and train and fly which takes 8h 21m and costs £65 - £190.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Cardiff?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Cardiff is 440 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 via Carlisle which takes 11h 23m and costs £90 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 9h 44m to get from Isle of Arran to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1544+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

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 Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
9h 44m
£71–321
Ferry, line 10 bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
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. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
8h 21m
£67–183
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Mill Brae to Bridge Street42 / ...
3. Take the bus from Abington Bus Stop to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
15h 22m
£78–177
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 Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
11h 23m
£93–271
Ferry, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
9h 11m
£68–191
Ferry, line 10 bus, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cardiff 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 Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
6. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Central
9h 9m
£99–262
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
9h 51m
£87–249

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

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Distance: 437.2 mi
Duration: 9h 44m

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 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 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, Troon Ferry Terminal, Mill Brae, Bridge Street, Abington Bus Stop, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 15h 22m.

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