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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Plymouth is to ferry and bus which costs £80 - £180 and takes 17h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Plymouth is to ferry and fly and train which takes 9h 53m and costs £70 - £220.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Plymouth?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Plymouth is 571 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Plymouth without a car is to ferry and train which takes 15h and costs £170 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 12h 17m to get from Isle of Arran to Plymouth, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Plymouth?

There are 1492+ hotels available in Plymouth.

Isle of Arran to Plymouth - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Plymouth by ferry, train, bus, plane, or busferry

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 Crewe
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
12h 17m
£118–416
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
9h 53m
£73–217
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Mill Brae to Bridge Street42 / ...
3. Take the bus from Abington Bus Stop to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
17h 34m
£81–178
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalCm5b
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to PlymouthGlasgow Central - Plymouth
15h
£176–402
Ferry, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter, 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 Exeter (EXT)EDI - EXT
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouth
10h
£122–317
Ferry, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol 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 Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
10h 44m
£74–225
Ferry, bus and ferry to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BFS - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
14h 8m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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Questions & Answers

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

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Distance: 567.3 mi
Duration: 12h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Plymouth. However, you can drive to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Troon Ferry Terminal, drive to Irvine, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Crewe, take the train to Birmingham New Street, then take the train to Plymouth. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Plymouth Coach Station via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Mill Brae, Bridge Street, Abington Bus Stop, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 17h 34m.

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