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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Darlington is to ferry and bus via Largs which costs £30 - £85 and takes 10h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Darlington is to ferry and train via Edinburgh which takes 6h and costs £50 - £200.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Darlington?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Darlington is 255 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Darlington without a car is to ferry and train via Edinburgh which takes 6h and costs £50 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Isle of Arran to Darlington, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Darlington?

There are 1292+ hotels available in Darlington.

Isle of Arran to Darlington - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Darlington 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 via Edinburgh
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 Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington
6h
£54–200
Ferry, bus via Largs
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Dolphin Centre591
10h 15m
£33–84
Ferry, train
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 Darlington
7h 2m
£71–135
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 Station Stand 11Ukn10
11h 37m
£35–89

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 253.9 mi
Duration: 6h

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Darlington. 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, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, then take the train to Darlington. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Dolphin Centre via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Hill Street, Burnlea Road, Crawford Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 15m.

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