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 bus and fly and train which costs £70 - £180 and takes 10h 16m.

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 line 10 bus and train and fly which takes 7h 48m and costs £100 - £370.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Londonderry?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Londonderry is 220 miles.

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

It takes approximately 10h 54m to get from Isle of Arran to Londonderry, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Londonderry?

There are 321+ hotels available in Londonderry.

Isle of Arran to Londonderry - 11 ways to travel via train, ferry, and Bus

There are 11 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Londonderry by ferry, bus, car ferry, train, busferry, 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, Bus, car ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Ayr to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderry0
10h 54m
Ferry, line 10 bus, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
cheapest
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. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
5. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)EDI - LDY
8h 33m
£65–265
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Wellington Square to Elder Avenue60 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 12 to Derry Londonderry Bus Station212 / ...
11h 2m
Ferry, line 10 bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
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 City Of Derry Airport (LDY)GLA - LDY
7h 48m
£106–362
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Wellington Square to Henrietta Street60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Stena Terminal358 / ...
4. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
5. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Derry-Londonderry
11h 33m
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry, train via Belfast
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Wellington Square to Henrietta Street60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Stena Terminal358 / ...
4. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
5. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderry0
11h 34m
Ferry, line 10 bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International 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 Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
5. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
9h 25m
£77–189
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon 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
9h 25m
£84–237
Ferry, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International 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 Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
4. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
10h 16m
£74–172
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon 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
12h 8m
Ferry, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
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 Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to North West Transport Hub
12h 57m

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

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

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Distance: 218.2 mi
Duration: 10h 54m

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 drive to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Troon Ferry Terminal, drive to Ayr, take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal, walk to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, walk to Stena Line terminus, take the line 96 bus to Nelson Street Bus Lane, walk to Yorkgate, then take the train to Derry-Londonderry. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Derry Londonderry Bus Station via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Wellington Square, Elder Avenue, Stena Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Grand Central Bus Stand 12 in around 11h 2m.

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