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How to get fromIsle of Arran to Southportby ferry, train or bus

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

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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 Wigan North Westerntrain
    6h 31m
    £49–184

  2. Ferry, bus

    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 Bus StationbusUk030
    9h 19m
    £34–102

  3. Ferry, line 10 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Streetbus10 / ...
    3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
    5. Take the bus from Railway Station to Wellington StreetbusX2
    7h 52m
    £47–176

  4. 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 Prestontrain
    8h
    £55–165

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Southport. 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 Wigan North Western, walk to Wigan Wallgate, then take the train to Southport. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Wellington Street via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock, Glasgow Central, Preston, and Railway Station in around 7h 52m.

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