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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Cardigan is to ferry and bus which costs £55 - £150 and takes 20h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Cardigan is to ferry and train and bus which takes 13h 19m and costs £65 - £220.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Cardigan?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Cardigan is 461 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Cardigan without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 17h 12m and costs £60 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 13h 19m to get from Isle of Arran to Cardigan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardigan?

There are 834+ hotels available in Cardigan.

Isle of Arran to Cardigan - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Cardigan 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, bus
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 Shrewsbury
5. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
6. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Cardigan Rugby ClubT5
13h 19m
£65–219
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station181 / ...
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2409
5. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square CT5
20h 52m
£56–149
Ferry, bus, 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 Newhall St
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square CT5
17h 12m
£64–171
Ferry, fly to Bristol Airport, train, bus
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 Cardiff Central
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
5. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square A
13h 19m
Ferry, train, bus 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 Wolverhampton
4. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Aberystwyth
5. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square CT5
15h 45m
£109–280
Ferry, fly to Birmingham Airport, train, bus
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 International to Aberystwyth
4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
13h 49m
£75–235

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

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Questions & Answers

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

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Distance: 458.6 mi
Duration: 13h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Cardigan. 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, take the train to Shrewsbury, take the train to Aberystwyth, walk to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, then take the bus to Cardigan Rugby Club. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Finch Square C via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, Birmingham New Street, Aberystwyth, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 17h 12m.

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