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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Wales is to ferry and fly and train which costs £50 - £160 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Wales is to ferry and fly and train which takes 6h 20m and costs £50 - £160.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Wales?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Wales is 440 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Wales without a car is to ferry and train via Carlisle which takes 11h 46m and costs £95 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 9h 44m to get from Isle of Arran to Wales, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1551+ hotels available in Wales.

Isle of Arran to Wales - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Wales 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 Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
9h 44m
£76–321
Ferry, fly, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
6h 20m
£50–157
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Mill Brae to Bridge Street42 / ...
3. Take the bus from Abington Bus Stop to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
16h 4m
£78–162
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 Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
11h 46m
£98–271

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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Distance: 437.2 mi
Duration: 9h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Wales. 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 Crewe, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Kingsway GD via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Mill Brae, Bridge Street, Abington Bus Stop, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 16h 4m.

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