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 bus which costs £55 - £120 and takes 10h 36m.

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 via Wigan North Western which takes 6h 19m and costs £50 - £170.

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

The distance between Isle of Arran and St Helens is 264 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 Wigan North Western which takes 6h 19m and costs £50 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Isle of Arran to St Helens, including transfers.

Where can I stay near St Helens?

There are 2349+ hotels available in St Helens.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to St Helens 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 via Wigan North Western
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 Wigan North Western
6h 19m
£53–168
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the bus from Hill Street to Buchanan Bus StationX36
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One802
10h 36m
£57–112
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 St Helens Central
6h 49m
£60–140

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 262.1 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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 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 Wigan North Western, then take the train to St Helens Central. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Exchange Street via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Dock road, Hill Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 10h 36m.

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