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

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There are 6 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Ramsbottom 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 Prestontrain
    4. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain
    7h 42m
    £42–164

  2. Ferry, bus via Kilmarnock

    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 / ...
    9h 18m
    £36–93

  3. 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 Boltontrain
    9h 13m
    £70–157

  4. 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
    12h 40m

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalferryCm5b
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill InterchangebusUkn30 / ...
    10h 28m
    £36–93

  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
    13h 13m

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 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 Deansgate, walk to Deansgate-Castlefield, take the vehicle to Bury, walk to Bury Interchange, then take the line 481 bus to Greenacre Close. 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 13m.

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