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How to get fromBolton to Isle of Arranby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Bolton to Isle of Arran by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    6h 56m
    £94–198

  2. Line 125 bus, bus, line 11 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Noel Street to Bus Stationbus bus 125
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus bus 11
    5. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    10h 44m
    £51–145

  3. Line 125 bus, bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Noel Street to Bus Stationbus bus 125
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    10h 47m
    £64–161

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 258.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Bolton to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the train to Preston, 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 Noel Street to Isle of Arran via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Hill Street, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 10h 44m.

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