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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to York is to ferry and bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 11h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to York is to ferry and train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 16m and costs £65 - £210.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to York?

The distance between Isle of Arran and York is 300 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to York without a car is to ferry and train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 16m and costs £65 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Isle of Arran to York, including transfers.

Where can I stay near York?

There are 1834+ hotels available in York.

Isle of Arran to York - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and Steam train

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to York 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 Edinburgh
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 Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to York
6h 16m
£65–205
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 Stand 11
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand Z to Rail Station436
11h 56m
£48–106
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 York
7h 29m
£65–135
Ferry, train, Steam train
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 York
11h 1m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 297.8 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to York. 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, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, then take the train to York. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Rail Station via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Hill Street, Burnlea Road, Crawford Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stand 11, and Bus Station Stand Z in around 11h 56m.

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