What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Bolton?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Bolton is to ferry and bus and line 125 bus which costs £30 - £95 and takes 10h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Bolton?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Bolton is to ferry and train which takes 6h 13m and costs £45 - £150.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Bolton?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Bolton is 260 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Arran to Bolton without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Bolton without a car is to ferry and train which takes 6h 13m and costs £45 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Isle of Arran to Bolton?

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Isle of Arran to Bolton, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bolton?

There are 3438+ hotels available in Bolton.

Isle of Arran to Bolton - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Bolton 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 Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
6h 13m
£45–145
Ferry, bus, line 125 bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the bus from Hill Street to Buchanan Bus StationX36
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Noel Street125
10h 22m
£33–92
Ferry, train, bus, line 125 bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Coach Stn181 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Noel Street125
9h 56m
£38–94

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 258.5 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Bolton. 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, take the train to Preston, then take the train to Bolton. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Noel Street via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Glasgow Central, Central Station Forecourt, Buchanan Bus Station, Coach Stn, and Bus Station in around 9h 56m.

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