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How to get fromIsle of Arran to Nottinghamby ferry, train, bus or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Nottingham by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
    4. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    5. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
    9h 7m
    £60–220

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2. Take the bus from Hill Street to Buchanan Bus StationbusX36
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
    13h 40m
    £45–102

  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus180 / ...
    12h 27m
    £51–115

  4. Ferry, fly, train

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeGLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
    7h 2m
    £68–216

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Nottingham. 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, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, then take the train to Nottingham. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Broad Marsh Bus Station via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Glasgow Central, Central Station Forecourt, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 27m.

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