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How to get fromIsle of Arran to Manchester Airport (MAN)by ferry, train or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Manchester Airport (MAN) by ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    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 Lancastertrain
    4. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Airporttrain
    6h 34m
    £43–161

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalferryCm5b
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus181 / ...
    10h 11m
    £38–103

  3. Ferry, train 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 Manchester Airporttrain
    8h 31m
    £58–176

  4. Ferry, bus via Shudehill Interchange

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalferryCm5b
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangebusUk030 / ...
    11h 7m
    £39–96

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Isle of Arran, Scotland and Manchester Airport (MAN), England?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Manchester Airport (MAN). 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 Lancaster, then take the train to Manchester Airport. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Manchester Airport The Station via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 11m.

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