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How to get fromPreston to Isle of Arranby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Preston to Isle of Arran by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    5h 58m
    £88–180

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    8h 14m
    £49–141

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    8h 12m
    £66–153

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 238.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Isle of Arran. However, you can 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, then take the taxi to Isle of Arran. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Isle of Arran via Bus Station, Hamilton Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Ardrossan Harbour, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 8h 12m.

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