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How to get fromIsle of Arran to Scarboroughby ferry, train or plane

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

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  1. Ferry, train via Edinburgh

    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 Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
    5. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain
    7h 56m
    £66–231

  2. Ferry, train via Carlisle

    cheapest
    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 Carlisletrain
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitbytrain
    11h 14m
    £56–160

  3. 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 Yorktrain
    4. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain
    9h 29m
    £100–322

  4. Ferry, train

    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 Yorktrain
    4. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain
    9h 11m
    £72–161

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

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Scarborough. 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, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to York, then take the train to Scarborough. Alternatively, 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 Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International Airport, take the vehicle to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, walk to Birmingham International, take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to York, then take the train to Scarborough.

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