What is the cheapest way to get from Poole to Isle of Arran (Island)?

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Isle of Arran (Island) is to bus and ferry which costs £65 - £160 and takes 16h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poole to Isle of Arran (Island)?

The fastest way to get from Poole to Isle of Arran (Island) is to train and fly and ferry which takes 7h 8m and costs £65 - £250.

How far is it from Poole to Isle of Arran (Island)?

The distance between Poole and Isle of Arran (Island) is 444 miles.

How do I travel from Poole to Isle of Arran (Island) without a car?

The best way to get from Poole to Isle of Arran (Island) without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 5m and costs £100 - £430.

How long does it take to get from Poole to Isle of Arran (Island)?

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Poole to Isle of Arran (Island), including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran (Island)?

There are 129+ hotels available in Isle of Arran (Island).

Poole to Isle of Arran (Island) - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Poole to Isle of Arran (Island) by train, plane, ferry, 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.

Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
7h 8m
£67–245
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station802
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
16h 14m
£66–155
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour
4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
13h 5m
£102–430
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour
4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
16h 11m
£72–285
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour
5. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
8h 15m
£116–294
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
8h 46m
£113–340
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LGW - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
9h
£82–265
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
9h 46m
£78–314
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour
6. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
10h 52m
£83–328

Poole to Isle of Arran (Island) by bus, train, and ferry

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13h 5mAverage Duration

£102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 441.4 mi
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Isle of Arran (Island), Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Poole to Isle of Arran (Island). However, you can take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 757 bus to Brick Lane, walk to Paisley Gilmour Street, take the train to Ardrossan Harbour, walk to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Bournemouth Station, Bournemouth, Birmingham New Street, Glasgow Central, Ardrossan Harbour, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 13h 5m.

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