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

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There are 5 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Cardigan by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train, bus via Crewe

    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 Crewetrain
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
    5. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
    6. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square CbusT5
    13h 24m
    £75–262

  2. Ferry, train, bus

    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 bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus181 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus409
    5. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square CbusT5
    19h 11m
    £66–138

  3. Ferry, fly to Bristol Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeGLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
    5. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus
    11h 17m
    £73–200

  4. Ferry, train, bus via Manchester

    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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
    5. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
    6. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square CbusT5
    14h 7m
    £87–250

  5. Ferry, fly to Birmingham Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeGLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus
    11h 50m
    £83–207

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Isle of Arran, Scotland and Cardigan, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Cardigan. 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 Crewe, take the train to Shrewsbury, take the train to Aberystwyth, walk to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, then take the bus to Finch Square C. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Finch Square C via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Glasgow Central, Drury Street, Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 19h 11m.

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