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

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There are 6 ways to get from Derby to Isle of Arran (Island) by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe 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 2m
    £128–239

  2. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Derby 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
    6h 49m
    £69–169

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus bus
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    11h 55m
    £70–143

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Derby 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
    9h 3m
    £207–315

  5. Train, ferry via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Alfreton 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
    11h 4m
    £127–248

  6. Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 52m
    £76–194

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

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration9h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Derby to Isle of Arran (Island). However, you can take the train to Crewe, 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 Derby Bus Station to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds Cultural Stop C, Carlisle, Carlisle, Kilmarnock, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Hill Street, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 11h 55m.

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