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 - £95 and takes 8h 2m.

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 22m and costs £35 - £160.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Manchester?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Manchester is 281 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 bus which takes 8h 2m and costs £35 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Isle of Arran to Manchester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3452+ hotels available in Manchester.

Isle of Arran to Manchester - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

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

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 Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
4. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Road
6h 22m
£39–151
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalCm5b
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUkn30 / ...
8h 2m
£36–93
Ferry, bus and ferry, fly
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
11h 6m
Ferry, train via Carlisle
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Road
8h 13m
£77–166
Ferry, bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalCm5b
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station802
10h 40m
£50–108

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

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57 minAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Isle of Arran to Manchester.

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Distance: 279 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

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 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 Preston, then take the train to Manchester Oxford Road. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Shudehill Interchange via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 2m.

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