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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Isle of Arran is to bus and ferry which costs £30 - £85 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Isle of Arran is to train and ferry which takes 5h 59m and costs £40 - £160.

How far is it from Preston to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Preston and Isle of Arran is 240 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Isle of Arran without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 59m and costs £40 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Preston to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 133+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Isle of Arran by train, ferry, 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.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
5h 59m
£41–157
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
8h 15m
£32–83
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Buchanan Bus Station181
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
8h 9m
£41–97
Train, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
8h 32m
£68–259

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

16Weekly Planes

1h 37mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 238.6 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ardrossan Harbour, walk to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Isle of Arran. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stn to Isle of Arran via Buchanan Bus Station, Central Station Forecourt, Glasgow Central, Ardrossan Harbour, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 8h 9m.

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