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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Ireland is to ferry and line 10 bus and train and fly which costs €75 - €240 and takes 7h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Ireland is to ferry and line 10 bus and train and fly which takes 7h 59m and costs €75 - €240.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Ireland?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Ireland is 399 km.

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

It takes approximately 10h 57m to get from Isle of Arran to Ireland, including transfers.

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Isle of Arran to Ireland - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Ireland by ferry, busferry, train, bus, or plane

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

Ferry, bus and ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
10h 57m
Ferry, line 10 bus, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Street
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
5. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
8h 49m
€76–234
Ferry, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
3. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
12h 6m
Ferry, line 10 bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Street
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)GLA - DUB
7h 59m
€79–232
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Wellington Square to Henrietta Street60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Stena Terminal358 / ...
4. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
5. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Burgh Quay785
11h 57m
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry via Girvan
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Wellington Square to Elder Avenue60 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
12h 12m
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Wellington Square to Henrietta Street60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Stena Terminal358 / ...
4. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
5. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
12h 16m
Ferry, line 10 bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, 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 Street
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
5. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
9h 5m
€91–215
Ferry, line 10 bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, 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 Street
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
5. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dundalk
9h
€92–253

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

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Map of how to get from Isle of Arran to Ireland.

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Distance: 399.1 km
Duration: 10h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Ireland. However, you can drive to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Troon Ferry Terminal, drive to Ayr, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Dublin Connolly, then take the train to Grand Canal Dock. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Grand Canal Dock via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Ayr, Stranraer, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stena Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Grand Central, and Dublin Connolly in around 12h 6m.

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