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 train and fly which costs £55 - £170 and takes 5h 25m.

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 train and fly which takes 5h 4m and costs £60 - £200.

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

The distance between Isle of Arran and Northern Ireland is 171 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 9h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Isle of Arran to Northern Ireland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Northern Ireland?

There are 138+ hotels available in Northern Ireland.

Isle of Arran to Northern Ireland - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Northern Ireland by ferry, train, plane, or busferry

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Ferry, train, fly to Belfast International Airport
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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 Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
5h 25m
£59–162
Ferry, bus and ferry
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
9h 2m
Ferry, train, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
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 George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
5h 4m
£61–198

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

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45 minAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 170.4 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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 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 Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, then take the bus to Ulster University Belfast. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Dock road, Hill Street, Ayr Bus Station, and Ayr in around 9h 2m.

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