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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Kendal is to ferry and bus and train which costs £30 - £100 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Kendal is to ferry and train which takes 5h 31m and costs £26 - £140.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Kendal?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Kendal is 212 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Kendal without a car is to ferry and train via Carlisle which takes 7h 16m and costs £45 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Isle of Arran to Kendal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kendal?

There are 3234+ hotels available in Kendal.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Kendal 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 Oxenholme Lake District
5h 31m
£27–136
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 Oxenholme Lake District
7h 16m
£48–111
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake District
8h 20m
£34–100

Questions & Answers

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

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Distance: 210.7 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Kendal. 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, take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, then take the train to Kendal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Kendal via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock, Carlisle, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 7h 16m.

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