What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Manchester is to ferry and bus which costs £26 - £80 and takes 9h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Manchester is to ferry and train which takes 6h 16m and costs £60 - £160.

How far is it from Isle of Arran (Island) to Manchester?

The distance between Isle of Arran (Island) and Manchester is 277 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Arran (Island) to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Manchester without a car is to ferry and train which takes 6h 16m and costs £60 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Manchester?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Manchester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3405+ hotels available in Manchester.

Isle of Arran (Island) to Manchester - 4 ways to travel via train, and ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
4. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Road
6h 16m
£61–159
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalCm5b
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk030 / ...
9h 14m
£27–78
Ferry, train via Carlisle
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Road
8h 5m
£63–151
Ferry, bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalCm5b
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station181 / ...
10h 29m
£40–93

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Manchester.

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Distance: 275.7 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran (Island) to Manchester. 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 Lancaster, then take the train to Manchester Oxford Road. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Shudehill Interchange via Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 14m.

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