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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Southport is to ferry and bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 9h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Southport is to ferry and train which takes 6h 30m and costs £45 - £170.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Southport?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Southport is 258 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Southport without a car is to ferry and train which takes 6h 30m and costs £45 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Isle of Arran to Southport, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Southport?

There are 1814+ hotels available in Southport.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Southport 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 Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
6h 30m
£46–164
Ferry, bus
cheapest
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 Bus Station
9h 31m
£36–93
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
7h 59m
£55–165

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 256.3 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Southport. 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 Preston, walk to Railway Station, then take the bus to Wellington Street. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Wellington Street via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock, Carlisle, Preston, and Railway Station in around 7h 59m.

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