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How to get fromChester to Isle of Arran (Island)by train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Chester to Isle of Arran (Island) by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay 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
    7h 20m
    £99–194

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Queen Squarebus bus 1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    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
    9h 45m
    £95–195

  3. Train, line 11 bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus bus 11
    4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    8h 29m
    £97–192

Chester to Isle of Arran (Island) by train and ferry

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Chester to Isle of Arran (Island). However, you can take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Glasgow Central, 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 train from Chester to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Warrington Bank Quay, Carlisle, Kilmarnock, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Hill Street, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 8h 29m.

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