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How to get fromManchester to Brodickby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Manchester to Brodick by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road 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 6m
    £65–164

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    8h 33m
    £42–81

Manchester to Brodick by train and ferry

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Brodick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Brodick. 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, then take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Hill Street, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 8h 33m.

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