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How to get fromSunderland to Isle of Arranby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Sunderland to Isle of Arran by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle 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
    £86–196

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk010 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    8h 59m
    £45–87

  3. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane NCL - GLA
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 50m
    £88–219

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Newcastle 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
    7h 41m
    £84–197

Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 221.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h

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

There is no direct connection from Sunderland to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the train to Carlisle, 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 Interchange to Isle of Arran via Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Hill Street, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 8h 59m.

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