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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Keswick is to ferry and bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 8h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Keswick is to ferry and train which takes 5h 51m and costs £40 - £110.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Keswick?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Keswick is 185 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Keswick without a car is to ferry and train which takes 5h 51m and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Isle of Arran to Keswick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Keswick?

There are 2411+ hotels available in Keswick.

Isle of Arran to Keswick - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 10 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Keswick 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 Penrith North Lakes
5h 51m
£43–104
Ferry, bus
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 Halston Hotel
8h 43m
£35–81
Ferry, line 10 bus, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Street10 / ...
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisle
4. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to KeswickX5 / ...
7h 15m
£46–124

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 184.4 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Keswick. 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, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Penrith Rail Station, then take the bus to Keswick. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Keswick via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, and Penrith Rail Station in around 7h 15m.

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