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How to get fromIsle of Arran to Alnwick Castleby ferry, train or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Alnwick Castle by ferry, train, or bus

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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 Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouthtrain
    5h 43m
    £41–209

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalferryCm5b
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Retail Parkbus591 / ...
    8h 19m
    £37–93

  3. Ferry, line 4 bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Dunlop Street to Central Stationbus4 / ...
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Alnmouthtrain
    8h 28m
    £89–241

  4. Ferry, train via Kilmarnock

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouthtrain
    7h 59m
    £38–163

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Alnwick Castle. However, you can drive to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Troon Ferry Terminal, drive to Irvine, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Alnmouth, walk to Curly Lane, take the bus to Playhouse, then walk to Alnwick Castle. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Alnwick Castle via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Retail Park in around 8h 19m.

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