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How to get fromIsle of Arran to Blackburn with Darwenby ferry, train, bus, busferry or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Blackburn with Darwen 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 Prestontrain
    6h 36m
    £39–145

  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 Bus StationbusUk030
    10h 25m
    £33–107

  3. 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 Manchester Airport (MAN)planeBFS - MAN
    12h 10m

  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 Prestontrain
    8h 42m
    £55–170

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Isle of Arran, Scotland and Blackburn with Darwen, England?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Blackburn with Darwen. 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 Preston, take the train to Blackburn, then take the train to Darwen. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Bull Hill Cottages via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Interchange in around 10h 25m.

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