There are 4 ways to get from Wakefield to Isle of Arran by train, 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, ferry
best- Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Edinburgh Waverley
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvine
- Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
7h 55m£94–205Bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station183 / ...
- Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5b
12h 28m£39–117Train, ferry via Carlisle
- Take the train from Leeds to Carlisle
- Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
- Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
10h 40m£59–167Bus, ferry via Leeds City Bus Station
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk010 / ...
- Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5b
12h 34m£39–117
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Isle of Arran is to bus and ferry via Leeds City Bus Station which costs £35 - £120 and takes 12h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Isle of Arran is to train and ferry which takes 7h 55m and costs £90 - £210.
The distance between Wakefield and Isle of Arran is 345 miles.
The best way to get from Wakefield to Isle of Arran without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 12h 28m and costs £35 - £120.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Wakefield to Isle of Arran, including transfers.
There are 124+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.
What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Isle of Arran, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Wakefield to Isle of Arran. However, you can 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 Wakefield Bus Station to Isle of Arran via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Garden Place, Troon Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 12h 28m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
Train from Wakefield Westgate to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–27
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–260
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–80
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £16–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- enquiries@calmac.co.uk
- Website
- calmac.co.uk
Ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–32
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £4–7
- Car Fare
- £26–32
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide










































