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

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

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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 Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
    4. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    9h 12m
    £49–218

  2. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain
    12h 29m
    £70–200

  3. Ferry, bus and ferry, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry
    3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeBFS - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
    5. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    15h 14m

  4. Ferry, train, Steam train

    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 Chestertrain
    4. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    13h 26m

  5. Ferry, bus and ferry, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry
    3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)planeBFS - LPL
    4. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    14h 53m

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Holyhead. 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 Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Chester, then take the train to Holyhead. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Holyhead via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, and Crewe in around 12h 29m.

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