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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 via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouthtrain
    5h 58m
    £47–208

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouthtrain
    6h 40m
    £31–151

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Retail Parkbus831
    8h 20m
    £38–86

  4. Ferry, train #2

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Alnmouthtrain
    6h 43m
    £89–233

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 take the taxi to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Ardrossan Harbour, 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, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Dock road, South Beach Road, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Retail Park in around 8h 20m.

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