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How to get fromIsle of Arran to Bradfordby ferry, train or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Bradford 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 Ardrossan Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
    4. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain
    7h 27m
    £47–175
  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2. Take the bus from Hill Street to Buchanan Bus StationbusX36
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
    10h 31m
    £38–94
  3. 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 Keighleytrain
    9h 40m
    £58–104

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Bradford. 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 Bradford Interchange. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Nelson Street Coach A via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Dock road, Hill Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 10h 31m.

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