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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Manchester is to ferry and bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Manchester is to ferry and train which takes 6h 34m and costs £50 - £190.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Manchester?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Manchester is 271 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Manchester without a car is to ferry and train which takes 6h 34m and costs £50 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Isle of Arran to Manchester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3430+ hotels available in Manchester.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to 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 Preston
4. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
6h 34m
£50–184
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk030 / ...
9h 15m
£37–86
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 / ...
8h 52m
£53–100
Ferry, train via Lancaster
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 38m
£57–150

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 269.6 mi
Duration: 6h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to 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 Preston, then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Manchester Central Coach Station via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Glasgow Central, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 52m.

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