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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Southampton is to ferry and train and bus which costs £55 - £170 and takes 16h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Southampton is to ferry and fly which takes 5h 34m and costs £70 - £260.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Southampton?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Southampton is 412 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Southampton without a car is to ferry and train which takes 11h 42m and costs £80 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Isle of Arran to Southampton, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 1872+ hotels available in Southampton.

Isle of Arran to Southampton - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane

There are 9 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Southampton by ferry, plane, 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 to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)GLA - SOU
5h 34m
£71–251
Ferry, train, bus
cheapest
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 bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station181 / ...
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Station160
16h 7m
£59–165
Ferry, train
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 Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Central
11h 42m
£81–360
Ferry, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)EDI - SOU
6h 47m
£127–289
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)GLA - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station
7h 31m
£113–340
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Central
7h 53m
£71–265
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslink
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Central
7h 36m
£91–279
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)GLA - LGW
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Central
7h 42m
£93–258
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station032 / ...
17h 40m
£78–169

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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Distance: 409.4 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Southampton. 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 Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, then take the train to Southampton Central. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Southampton Central via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Glasgow Central, and Birmingham New Street in around 11h 42m.

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