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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Carlisle is to ferry and line 11 bus and bus which costs £28 - £65 and takes 6h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Carlisle is to ferry and train which takes 4h 16m and costs £30 - £130.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Carlisle?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Carlisle is 150 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Carlisle without a car is to ferry and train which takes 4h 16m and costs £30 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Isle of Arran to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Carlisle?

There are 584+ hotels available in Carlisle.

Isle of Arran to Carlisle - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Carlisle by ferry, 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, 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 Carlisle
4h 16m
£31–130
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 Bus Station181 / ...
5h 47m
£29–67
Ferry, line 11 bus, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the bus from South Beach Road to Kilmarnock Bus Station11
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
6h 37m
£29–65

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 149 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Carlisle. 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, then take the train to Carlisle. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Bus Station via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Glasgow Central, Central Station Forecourt, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 47m.

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