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

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There are 5 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Sunderland 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 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 Newcastletrain
    5h 59m
    £45–209

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus906 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Sunderland Interchangebus
    9h 1m
    £32–67

  3. Ferry, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)planeGLA - NCL
    7h 38m
    £91–208

  4. Ferry, train via Carlisle

    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 Sunderlandtrain
    7h 6m
    £43–156

  5. Ferry, bus via Newcastle Coach Station

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus906 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus180 / ...
    9h 20m
    £39–79

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Sunderland. 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 Newcastle, walk to Central Station, then take the subway to Sunderland. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Sunderland Interchange via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Hill Street, Burnlea Road, Crawford Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 1m.

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