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How to get fromIsle of Arran to Stoke-on-Trentby ferry, train, bus or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Stoke-on-Trent by ferry, train, bus, 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 Crewetrain
    7h 16m
    £47–223

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
    11h 33m
    £41–103

  3. Ferry, line 10 bus, train, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Streetbus
    3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
    4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeGLA - BHX
    5. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stoke-on-Trenttrain
    8h 42m
    £72–192

  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 Crewetrain
    8h 55m
    £69–173

  5. Ferry, train via Carlisle #2

    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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trenttrain
    9h 2m
    £73–190

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

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration2hAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Isle of Arran, Scotland and Stoke-on-Trent, England?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Crewe, then take the train to Stoke-on-Trent. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Bus Station via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Shudehill Interchange in around 11h 33m.

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