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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Londonderry is to ferry and train and bus and fly which costs £65 - £180 and takes 9h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Londonderry is to ferry and train and fly which takes 6h 9m and costs £110 - £320.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Londonderry?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Londonderry is 173 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Londonderry without a car is to ferry and bus and ferry and train via Belfast which takes 12h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Isle of Arran to Londonderry, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Londonderry?

There are 332+ hotels available in Londonderry.

Isle of Arran to Londonderry - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Londonderry by ferry, train, plane, busferry, bus, or car ferry

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 to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)GLA - LDY
6h 9m
£113–315
Ferry, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)EDI - LDY
7h 25m
£64–523
Ferry, bus and ferry, train via Belfast
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderry0
12h 4m
Ferry, train, Bus, car ferry
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 bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
5. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderry0
12h 57m
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
7h 46m
£69–182
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderry
7h 45m
£76–220
Ferry, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
5. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
9h 7m
£68–180
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)GLA - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to North West Transport Hub
10h 29m
Ferry, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Derry-Londonderry
12h 20m
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the bus from Hill Street to Buchanan Bus StationX36
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Station212
13h 36m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) flights

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Distance: 171.8 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Londonderry. 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 Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport (LDY), walk to City of Derry Airport, then take the line 234 bus to May Street. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Londonderry via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Dock road, Hill Street, Ayr Bus Station, Ayr, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Grand Central in around 12h 4m.

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