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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Greater Manchester is to ferry and bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 10h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Greater Manchester is to ferry and train which takes 6h 47m and costs £50 - £150.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Greater Manchester?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Greater Manchester is 272 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Greater Manchester without a car is to ferry and train which takes 6h 47m and costs £50 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Isle of Arran to Greater Manchester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Greater Manchester?

There are 3562+ hotels available in Greater Manchester.

Isle of Arran to Greater Manchester - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Greater Manchester 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 Lancaster
4. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Road
6h 47m
£54–150
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
10h 17m
£38–84
Ferry, train, 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 Manchester Central Coach Station181 / ...
9h 20m
£53–100
Ferry, train via Preston
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
4. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Road
6h 55m
£50–179

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 270.3 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Greater Manchester. 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 Lancaster, take the train to Manchester Oxford Road, walk to Oxford Road Station, then take the bus to St Mary's. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Horton Road via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Glasgow Central, Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Charlotte Street in around 9h 20m.

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