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

The cheapest way to get from Scunthorpe to Isle of Arran is to train and ferry via Carlisle which costs £70 - £140 and takes 12h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scunthorpe to Isle of Arran is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 8h 14m and costs £90 - £230.

How far is it from Scunthorpe to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Scunthorpe and Isle of Arran is 365 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scunthorpe to Isle of Arran without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 52m and costs £100 - £460.

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

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Scunthorpe to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 132+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

Scunthorpe to Isle of Arran - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Scunthorpe 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 via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvine
4. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
8h 14m
£93–230
Train, ferry via Carlisle
cheapest
1. Take the train from Scunthorpe to Meadowhall
2. Take the train from Meadowhall to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
4. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
12h 6m
£71–132
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Abington Service AreaM11
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Killoch Place42 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
14h 8m
£80–155
Train, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Scunthorpe to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
10h 25m
£87–248
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Glasgow CentralExeter St Davids - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5b
10h 52m
£104–452
Train, ferry #2
1. Take the train from Doncaster to York
2. Take the train from York to Glasgow Central
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
11h
£105–182

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

17Weekly Planes

1h 48mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 363.3 mi
Duration: 8h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Scunthorpe to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the train to Doncaster, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Irvine, drive to Troon Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, then drive to Isle of Arran. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Isle of Arran via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Shudehill Interchange, Abington Service Area, Bridge Street, Killoch Place, Troon Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 14h 8m.

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