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

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There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Kendal 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 Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    5h 24m
    £80–161

  2. Ferry, bus

    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 Underpassbus bus
    10h 16m
    £49–93

  3. Ferry, line 11 bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the bus from Chapelhill Mount Terminus to Dunlop Streetbus bus 11
    3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 2m
    £82–158

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 200.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Kendal. 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, take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, walk to Station, then take the bus to The Shakespeare Inn. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to The Shakespeare Inn via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Hill Street, Chapelhill Mount Terminus, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock, Carlisle, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 7h 2m.

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