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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Penrith is to ferry and line 11 bus and bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 7h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Penrith is to ferry and train via Glasgow which takes 4h 42m and costs £40 - £100.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Penrith?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Penrith is 168 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Penrith without a car is to ferry and train via Glasgow which takes 4h 42m and costs £40 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Isle of Arran to Penrith, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Penrith?

There are 820+ hotels available in Penrith.

Isle of Arran to Penrith - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 11 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Penrith by ferry, train, or bus

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 via Glasgow
best
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 train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
4h 42m
£41–100
Ferry, line 11 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the bus from South Beach Road to Kilmarnock Bus Station11
3. Take the bus from Glasgow to Penrith
7h 19m
£31–67
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalCm5b
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to CarlisleGlasgow Central - Carlisle
6h 6m
£46–94

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Distance: 166.7 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Penrith. 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 Glasgow Central, then take the train to Penrith North Lakes. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Penrith North Lakes via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock, and Carlisle in around 6h 6m.

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