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How to get fromManchester to Isle of Arran (Island)by train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Lancaster 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
    6h 48m
    £95–198

  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 18m
    £41–83

Manchester to Isle of Arran (Island) by train and ferry

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Isle of Arran (Island). However, you can take the train to Lancaster, 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 18m.

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