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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Leicester is to ferry and bus via Manchester which costs £40 - £110 and takes 14h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Leicester is to ferry and line 10 bus and train and fly which takes 8h 26m and costs £70 - £200.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Leicester?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Leicester is 380 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Leicester without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 14h 6m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Isle of Arran to Leicester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 959+ hotels available in Leicester.

Isle of Arran to Leicester - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Leicester by ferry, 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, 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 Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneaton
8h 37m
£52–272
Ferry, bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to St Margaret's Bus Station
14h 38m
£43–108
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalCm5b
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station180 / ...
14h 6m
£51–118
Ferry, line 10 bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham 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 Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester
8h 26m
£70–200
Ferry, train via Sheffield
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicester
11h 33m
£70–222
Ferry, line 10 bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton 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 Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
5. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Kettering
6. Take the train from Kettering to Leicester
8h 33m
£84–246
Ferry, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, 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 Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester
9h 12m
£72–198

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

17Weekly Planes

1h 56mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 378.2 mi
Duration: 8h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Leicester. 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 Crewe, take the train to Nuneaton, then take the train to Leicester. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to St Margaret's Bus Station via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 6m.

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