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How to get fromIsle of Arran to Coniston Waterby ferry, train, bus or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Coniston Water by ferry, train, bus, or taxi

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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 Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
    6h 9m
    £68–150

  2. Ferry, line 10 bus, train, line 505 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Streetbus10 / ...
    3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
    5. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to The Crownbus505
    9h 24m
    £55–129

  3. Ferry, line 10 bus, bus, line 30 bus, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Streetbus10 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationbusX76 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
    5. Take the bus from Market Hall to Trinity Baptist churchbus300
    6. Take the bus from Trinity Baptist church to St Thomas Cross roundaboutbus30
    7. Take the taxi from St Thomas Cross roundabout to Coniston Watertaxi
    10h 41m
    £105–173

  4. Ferry, line 10 bus, train, line 505 bus via Carlisle

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Streetbus10 / ...
    3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
    5. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain
    6. Take the bus from Thwaite Lane to The Crownbus505
    9h 34m
    £56–149

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Coniston Water. 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 Oxenholme Lake District, take the train to Windermere, then take the taxi to Coniston Water. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to The Crown via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock, Glasgow Central, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 9h 24m.

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