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

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There are 5 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Darlington 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 Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
    5h 44m
    £46–201

  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 Dolphin Centrebus591 / ...
    9h 51m
    £31–93

  3. Ferry, train via Kilmarnock

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
    8h
    £43–155

  4. Ferry, train #2

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalferryCm5b
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to DarlingtontrainGlasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    8h 23m
    £76–147

  5. 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 Darlingtontrain
    8h 53m
    £57–101

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Darlington. 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, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, then take the train to Darlington. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Dolphin Centre via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 51m.

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