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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Galway is to ferry and fly and train which costs €90 - €250 and takes 9h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Galway is to ferry and train and bus and fly which takes 9h 54m and costs €120 - €320.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Galway?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Galway is 588 km.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Galway without a car is to ferry and bus and bus and ferry which takes 16h 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Isle of Arran to Galway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 509+ hotels available in Galway.

Isle of Arran to Galway - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Galway by ferry, plane, train, bus, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
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1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)GLA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
9h 57m
€93–249
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry
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 busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Dublin Airport Zone 14785
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Station761 / ...
16h 39m
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)GLA - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
10h 59m
€119–259
Ferry, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
5. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
11h 5m
€99–246
Ferry, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)EDI - SNN
5. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway, Bus Station
9h 54m
€123–311
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
12h 12m
€104–242
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
11h 59m
€106–280
Ferry, train, bus and ferry, bus
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 busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Cavan Bus Station271
5. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Galway Ceannt Station65
17h 52m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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1h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 587.7 km
Duration: 9h 57m

What companies run services between Isle of Arran, Scotland and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Galway. 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 Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, take the bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Galway. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Galway Coach Station via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Hill Street, Burnlea Road, Crawford Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Durham Street, Dublin Airport Zone 14, and Dublin Airport Zone 13 in around 16h 39m.

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