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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Northern Ireland is to ferry and drive and train and fly which costs £50 - £160 and takes 5h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Northern Ireland is to ferry and fly which takes 4h 57m and costs £50 - £200.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Northern Ireland?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Northern Ireland is 128 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Northern Ireland without a car is to ferry and bus and ferry which takes 10h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Isle of Arran to Northern Ireland, including transfers.

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Isle of Arran to Northern Ireland - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and Bus

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Northern Ireland by ferry, bus, car ferry, busferry, car, train, 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
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
8h 32m
Ferry, drive, train, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Drive from Troon Ferry Terminal to Irvine
3. Take the train from Irvine to Paisley Gilmour Street
4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
5h 12m
£53–157
Ferry, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalCm5b
2. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
10h 42m
Ferry, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
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
4h 57m
£54–198

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Map of how to get from Isle of Arran to Northern Ireland.

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Distance: 127.6 mi
Duration: 8h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Northern Ireland. 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, then take the line 96 bus to Donegall Place. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Ayr in around 10h 42m.

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