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 - £85 and takes 9h 37m.

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 32m and costs £40 - £150.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Ramsbottom?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Ramsbottom is 268 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 which takes 7h 32m and costs £40 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Isle of Arran to Ramsbottom, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ramsbottom?

There are 3365+ hotels available in Ramsbottom.

Isle of Arran to Ramsbottom - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 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 Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
7h 32m
£42–142
Ferry, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
8h 59m
£36–85
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
9h 37m
£38–84

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 266 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

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 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 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, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Glasgow Central, Glasgow, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 59m.

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