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

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There are 4 ways to get from Harrogate to Isle of Arran by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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
    8h 38m
    £120–278

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    11h
    £51–97

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Leeds 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 20m
    £184–287

  4. Bus, ferry via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 591 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    12h 25m
    £58–176

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Harrogate to Isle of Arran.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 316.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Harrogate to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the train to York, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, 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 Library Gardens to Isle of Arran via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Hill Street, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 11h.

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