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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to St Helens is to ferry and train which costs £45 - £180 and takes 6h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to St Helens is to ferry and train which takes 6h 3m and costs £45 - £180.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to St Helens?

The distance between Isle of Arran and St Helens is 274 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to St Helens without a car is to ferry and train via Carlisle which takes 8h 11m and costs £65 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Isle of Arran to St Helens, including transfers.

Where can I stay near St Helens?

There are 2379+ hotels available in St Helens.

Isle of Arran to St Helens - 3 ways to travel via train, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to St Helens by ferry or train

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 Wigan North Western
6h 3m
£47–178
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 Wigan North Western
8h 11m
£65–165
Ferry, train #2
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalCm5b
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to St Helens CentralGlasgow Central - Liverpool Lime Street
8h 15m
£61–152

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Isle of Arran to St Helens.

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Distance: 272.1 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to St Helens. 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 Wigan North Western, then take the train to St Helens Central. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Church Street via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock, Carlisle, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 8h 11m.

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