What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Southend-on-Sea?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Southend-on-Sea is to ferry and train and bus which costs £55 - £160 and takes 13h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Southend-on-Sea?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Southend-on-Sea is to ferry and fly and train which takes 6h 22m and costs £120 - £410.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Southend-on-Sea?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Southend-on-Sea is 493 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Arran to Southend-on-Sea without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to ferry and train which takes 9h 24m and costs £80 - £310.

How long does it take to get from Isle of Arran to Southend-on-Sea?

It takes approximately 9h 24m to get from Isle of Arran to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Southend-on-Sea?

There are 860+ hotels available in Southend-on-Sea.

Isle of Arran to Southend-on-Sea - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Southend-on-Sea 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 Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Euston
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria
9h 24m
£82–310
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 Finchley Road / O2 Centre
4. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Central
13h 43m
£58–152
Ferry, fly to London City 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 City Airport (LCY)GLA - LCY
3. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Central
6h 22m
£121–409
Ferry, train via Edinburgh
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 Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
5. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria
9h 36m
£109–275
Ferry, train, bus via Birmingham
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 bus from Birmingham to Upminster
13h 58m
£76–253
Ferry, fly to London Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR)GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoria
7h 18m
£125–359
Ferry, 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 to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria
7h 23m
£81–253
Ferry, 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 Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
4. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Central
7h 13m
£86–218
Ferry, fly to London Stansted 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 Stansted Airport (STN)GLA - STN
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria
7h 18m
£81–236
Ferry, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Euston
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria
8h
£74–259

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY) flights

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Distance: 490.5 mi
Duration: 9h 24m

What companies run services between Isle of Arran, Scotland and Southend-on-Sea, England?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Southend-on-Sea. 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, take the train to London Euston, walk to Euston station, take the subway to Moorgate station, walk to London Liverpool Street, then take the train to Southend Victoria. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Southend Central via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Glasgow Central, Buchanan Bus Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 13h 43m.

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