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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilwinningtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    5h 51m
    £100–187

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    10h 6m
    £49–154

  3. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 5m
    £91–201

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wigan to Isle of Arran.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 254.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Wigan to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Kilwinning, walk to Coodham Place, take the line 11 bus to Hill Street, 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 Wigan Bus Station to Isle of Arran via Arrival Stand, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, West Campbell Street, Glasgow Central, Ardrossan Harbour, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 10h 6m.

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