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

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

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  1. Ferry, train

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    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
    6h 58m
    £94–272

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Rougier Streetbus843 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus31X
    14h 52m

  3. Ferry, train, bus 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 Newcastletrain
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
    5. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus31X
    10h 58m

  4. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Yorktrain
    3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus31X
    11h 4m

  5. Ferry, train, Steam train, bus

    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 Yorktrain
    4. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus31X
    13h 20m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Helmsley. 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, take the train to Darlington, take the train to Northallerton, then take the taxi to Helmsley. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Market Place via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Rougier Street, and Station Avenue in around 14h 52m.

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