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How to get fromIsle of Arran (Island) to Liverpoolby ferry, train, bus, busferry or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Liverpool by ferry, train, bus, busferry, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain
    6h 30m
    £63–198
  2. Ferry, train #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalferryCm5b
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime StreettrainGlasgow Central - Liverpool Lime Street
    8h 54m
    £43–167
  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalferryCm5b
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus802
    9h 16m
    £47–103
  4. Ferry, bus and ferry, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry
    3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)planeBFS - LPL
    11h 16m
  5. Ferry, train via Carlisle

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
    8h 53m
    £57–131

Isle of Arran (Island) to Liverpool by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration9h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran (Island) to Liverpool. However, you can take the ferry to Troon Ferry Terminal, take the taxi to Irvine, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Wigan North Western, then take the train to Liverpool Lime Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 16m.

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