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How to get fromIsle of Arran to Birminghamby ferry, train, bus, plane or busferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Birmingham by ferry, train, bus, plane, or busferry

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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 Warrington Bank Quaytrain
    4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain
    8h
    £50–241
  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 Newhall StbusUk030 / ...
    12h 10m
    £40–98
  3. Ferry, line 10 bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Streetbus
    3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
    4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeGLA - BHX
    7h 7m
    £63–159
  4. 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 Birmingham New Streettrain
    9h 45m
    £71–211
  5. Ferry, bus via Birmingham Coach Station

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalferryCm5b
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus181 / ...
    12h 44m
    £40–108
  6. Ferry, line 10 bus, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Streetbus
    3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
    5. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeEDI - BHX
    7h 53m
    £63–167
  7. Ferry, line 10 bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Streetbus
    3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
    4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeGLA - BRS
    5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
    8h 55m
    £80–237
  8. Ferry, bus and ferry to Belfast International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    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 Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeBFS - BHX
    11h 22m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Birmingham. 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, take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, then take the train to Birmingham New Street. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Newhall St via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 10m.

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