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 bus which costs £28 - £75 and takes 6h 46m.

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 and costs £24 - £140.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Carlisle?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Carlisle is 160 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 line 10 bus and train which takes 5h 31m and costs £40 - £85.

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

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

Where can I stay near Carlisle?

There are 582+ hotels available in Carlisle.

Isle of Arran to Carlisle - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 10 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 Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
4h
£25–131
Ferry, line 10 bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Street10 / ...
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisle
5h 31m
£42–81
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalCm5b
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station590 / ...
6h 46m
£29–75

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Distance: 159 mi
Duration: 4h

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 drive to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Troon Ferry Terminal, drive to Irvine, take the train to Glasgow Central, then take the train to Carlisle. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Carlisle via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, and Kilmarnock in around 5h 31m.

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