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How to get fromIsle of Arran to Manchester Piccadilly Stationby ferry, train, bus, busferry or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Manchester Piccadilly Station by ferry, train, bus, busferry, or plane

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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 Piccadillytrain
    6h 26m
    £42–145

  2. Ferry, bus via Shudehill Interchange

    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 Shudehill InterchangebusUkn30 / ...
    8h 39m
    £36–93

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

    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
    11h 6m

  4. 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 Piccadillytrain
    8h 18m
    £67–192

  5. Ferry, bus

    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 Central Coach Stationbus802
    10h 46m
    £51–108

  6. 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 Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    12h 6m

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 Manchester Piccadilly Station, England?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Manchester Piccadilly Station. 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 Piccadilly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Manchester Piccadilly Station via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 39m.

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