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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Kirkby Lonsdale is to ferry and train via Carlisle which costs £50 - £150 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Kirkby Lonsdale is to ferry and train which takes 5h 15m and costs £60 - £130.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Kirkby Lonsdale?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Kirkby Lonsdale is 210 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Kirkby Lonsdale without a car is to ferry and train which takes 5h 15m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Isle of Arran to Kirkby Lonsdale, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkby Lonsdale?

There are 1354+ hotels available in Kirkby Lonsdale.

Isle of Arran to Kirkby Lonsdale - 3 ways to travel via train, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Kirkby Lonsdale by ferry, train, or bus

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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 Oxenholme Lake District
5h 15m
£62–128
Ferry, train via Carlisle
cheapest
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 Lancaster
8h 9m
£50–142
Ferry, line 11 bus, bus, line 82 bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the bus from South Beach Road to Kilmarnock Bus Station11
3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX76 / ...
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Std181 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to New Road81 / ...
9h 47m

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Distance: 208.4 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Kirkby Lonsdale. 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 Oxenholme Lake District, then take the taxi to Kirkby Lonsdale. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to New Road via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock, Carlisle, Lancaster, and Bus Station in around 8h 9m.

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