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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to ferry and bus via Shudehill Interchange which costs £35 - £95 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to ferry and train which takes 6h 16m and costs £40 - £150.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Manchester Piccadilly Station is 281 miles.

What is the time difference between Isle of Arran and Manchester Piccadilly Station?

Manchester Piccadilly Station is 1h ahead of Isle of Arran. It is currently 3:32 PM in Isle of Arran and 4:32 PM in Manchester Piccadilly Station.

Where can I stay near Manchester Piccadilly Station?

There are 3477+ hotels available in Manchester Piccadilly Station.

Isle of Arran to Manchester Piccadilly Station

Q: How do I travel from Isle of Arran to Manchester Piccadilly Station without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Manchester Piccadilly Station without a car is to ferry and bus via Shudehill Interchange which takes 8h 20m and costs £35 - £95.

Q: How long does it take to get from Isle of Arran to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Isle of Arran to Manchester Piccadilly Station, including transfers.

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Manchester Piccadilly Station 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 Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
4. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadilly
6h 16m
£42–145
Ferry, bus via Shudehill Interchange
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 20m
£36–93
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 Piccadilly
8h 17m
£67–192
Ferry, bus
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 7m
£51–108

Questions & Answers

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

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Distance: 279.5 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

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 20m.

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