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How to get fromLiverpool to Isle of Arran (Island)by train or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Liverpool to Isle of Arran (Island) by train or ferry

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilwinningtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    6h 30m
    £97–186

  2. Train, ferry via Preston

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston 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
    7h 8m
    £89–196

Liverpool to Isle of Arran (Island) by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Liverpool to Isle of Arran (Island). However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Kilwinning, walk to Coodham Place, take the line 11 bus to Hill Street, walk to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Preston, Glasgow Central, Ardrossan Harbour, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 7h 8m.

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