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

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There are 4 ways to get from Wakefield to Isle of Arran (Island) by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate 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
    8h 1m
    £172–267

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    10h 39m
    £41–87

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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
    8h 44m
    £160–270

  4. Bus, ferry via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 591 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    12h 4m
    £48–167

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 330.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Wakefield to Isle of Arran (Island). However, you can 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 Wakefield Bus Station to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Hill Street, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 10h 39m.

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