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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chesterfield to Isle of Arran (Island) by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Chesterfield 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
    8h 43m
    £194–297

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    11h 46m
    £46–158

  3. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 14m
    £83–188

  4. Train, ferry via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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 4m
    £120–232

  5. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180
    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
    13h 3m
    £71–191

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 370.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Chesterfield to Isle of Arran (Island). However, you can 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 bus from Donkey Derby to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Eyre Street/Moor Market ES3, Meadowhall Interchange/C1, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Hill Street, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 11h 46m.

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