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How to get fromSolway Firth to Isle of Arran (Island)by unknown, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Solway Firth to Isle of Arran (Island) by unknown, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Travel, train, ferry

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    1. Walk from Solway Firth to Maryportunknown unknown
    2. Take the train from Maryport to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    6h 1m

  2. Travel, train, line 11 bus, ferry

    1. Walk from Solway Firth to Holiday Villageunknown unknown
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Kilmarnocktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus bus 11
    4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    6h 27m

  3. Travel, line 372 bus, bus, line 11 bus, ferry

    1. Walk from Solway Firth to Holiday Villageunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Holiday Village to Stance 5bus bus 372
    3. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus bus 11
    6. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    7h 43m

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  • Distance: 180.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Solway Firth to Isle of Arran (Island). However, you can travel to Maryport, take the train to Carlisle, 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 vehicle from Solway Firth to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Holiday Village, DG One Stance A, Dumfries, Kilmarnock, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Hill Street, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 6h 27m.

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