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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Portsmouth is to ferry and bus which costs £75 - £170 and takes 15h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Portsmouth is to ferry and line 10 bus and train and fly which takes 8h 33m and costs £80 - £290.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Portsmouth?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Portsmouth is 535 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Portsmouth without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 15h 12m and costs £75 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Isle of Arran to Portsmouth, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portsmouth?

There are 2788+ hotels available in Portsmouth.

Isle of Arran to Portsmouth - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Portsmouth by ferry, train, bus, 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, train
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 London Euston
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southsea
9h 34m
£79–319
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)GLA - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southsea
8h 53m
£76–232
Ferry, 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 Heathrow Central Bus Station595 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to University of Portsmouth030
15h 12m
£78–167
Ferry, line 10 bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow 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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)GLA - LHR
5. Take the train from Woking to Portsmouth & Southsea
9h 8m
£116–347
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bridge Street42 / ...
3. Take the train from Motherwell to Coventry
4. Take the train from Coventry to Winchester
5. Take the train from Winchester to Portsmouth & Southsea
16h 10m
£178–445
Ferry, line 10 bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton 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 Southampton Airport (SOU)GLA - SOU
5. Take the train from Eastleigh to Portsmouth & Southsea
8h 33m
£81–284
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to London 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 London City Airport (LCY)GLA - LCY
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southsea
9h 2m
£133–414
Ferry, line 10 bus, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton 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. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
5. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)EDI - SOU
6. Take the train from Eastleigh to Portsmouth & Southsea
9h 29m
£130–307
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
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 Portsmouth & Southsea
10h 16m
£87–267

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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1h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 531.6 mi
Duration: 9h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Portsmouth. 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 London Euston, walk to Euston station, take the subway to Waterloo Station, walk to London Waterloo, then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to University of Portsmouth via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 15h 12m.

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