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 - £140 and takes 19h.

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 fly and train and bus which takes 12h 54m and costs £75 - £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 which takes 19h and costs £55 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 13h 9m to get from Isle of Arran to Cardigan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardigan?

There are 828+ 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 9m
£67–260
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2409
4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square CT5
19h
£58–140
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
12h 54m
£77–217
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 27m
£93–284
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
19h 18m
£66–181
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 35m
£88–230

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

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Distance: 458.6 mi
Duration: 13h 9m

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, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 19h.

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