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How to get fromChester to Brodickby train, ferry or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Brodick by train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay 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 20m
    £100–194

  2. Train, fly, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Crewe 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 36m
    £63–200

  3. Train, ferry via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    8h 40m
    £94–189

  4. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street 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 46m
    £109–214

Chester to Brodick by train and ferry

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chester, England and Brodick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Chester to Brodick. However, you can take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, 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 the train to Crewe, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 757 bus to Brick Lane, walk to Paisley Gilmour Street, take the train to Ardrossan Harbour, walk to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal.

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