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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Preston is to ferry and bus which costs £30 - £100 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Preston is to ferry and train which takes 5h 12m and costs £30 - £170.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Preston?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Preston is 250 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Preston without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 9m and costs £30 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Isle of Arran to Preston, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2162+ hotels available in Preston.

Isle of Arran to Preston - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Preston 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
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 Preston
5h 12m
£32–161
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalCm5b
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus StationUk030
8h 9m
£32–98
Ferry, train via Carlisle
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Preston
6h 56m
£53–161

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 248.5 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Preston. 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, then take the train to Preston. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Bus Station via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 9m.

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