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How to get fromManchester Airport (MAN) to Lochranzaby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lochranza by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Airport 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
    9h 4m
    £98–208

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Claonaig Ferry Terminal to Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm6
    12h 37m
    £47–100

  3. Bus, ferry via Saltcoats

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hill Streetbus bus X36
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    12h 10m
    £64–154

  4. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain 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
    10h 27m
    £85–222

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lochranza by train, ferry, and bus

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration9h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Lochranza, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lochranza. However, you can take the train to Preston, 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, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 324 bus to Lochranza Castle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Lochranza Castle via Buchanan Bus Station, Hill Street, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 12h 10m.

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