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How to get fromIsle of Arran to Carlisleby ferry, train, or bus

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

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    4h 14m
    £57–143

  2. Ferry, bus via Halston Hotel

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    6h 55m
    £35–70

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 595 / ...
    6h 54m
    £43–97

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  • Distance: 149 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Carlisle. However, you can take the taxi to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Ardrossan Harbour, take the train to Glasgow Central, then take the train to Carlisle. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Bus Station via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Hill Street, Burnlea Road, Crawford Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 54m.

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