What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Ramsbottom?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Ramsbottom is to ferry and bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 10h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Ramsbottom?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Ramsbottom is to ferry and train which takes 7h 16m and costs £35 - £180.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Ramsbottom?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Ramsbottom is 278 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Arran to Ramsbottom without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Ramsbottom without a car is to ferry and train via Carlisle which takes 9h 9m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Isle of Arran to Ramsbottom, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ramsbottom?

There are 3371+ hotels available in Ramsbottom.

Isle of Arran to Ramsbottom - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Ramsbottom 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 Preston
7h 16m
£38–172
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 InterchangeUk030 / ...
10h 33m
£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 Bolton
9h 9m
£71–131
Ferry, train via Carlisle #2
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 Preston
9h
£59–172

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 276.1 mi
Duration: 7h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Ramsbottom. 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, take the train to Accrington, walk to Bus Station, then take the bus to Ramsbottom East Lancs Railway. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to St Paul's Church via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock, Carlisle, Bolton, Bolton Interchange, and Bury Interchange in around 9h 9m.

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