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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to City of Lancaster is to ferry and bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 8h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to City of Lancaster is to ferry and train which takes 5h 11m and costs £40 - £120.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to City of Lancaster?

The distance between Isle of Arran and City of Lancaster is 219 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to City of Lancaster without a car is to ferry and train which takes 5h 11m and costs £40 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Isle of Arran to City of Lancaster, including transfers.

Where can I stay near City of Lancaster?

There are 1167+ hotels available in City of Lancaster.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to City of Lancaster 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 Lancaster
5h 11m
£44–115
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Std181 / ...
8h 24m
£41–81
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 Lancaster
6h 37m
£50–142

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 217.7 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to City of Lancaster. 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 Lancaster. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Bus Station Night Std via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Dock road, South Beach Road, Kilmarnock Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 24m.

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