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

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

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  1. Ferry, train via Edinburgh

    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 Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
    5h 43m
    £39–210

  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 Sunderland InterchangebusUkn10 / ...
    8h 35m
    £29–77

  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 Newcastle (NCL)planeGLA - NCL
    9h 18m
    £97–206

  4. Ferry, train

    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 Sunderlandtrain
    8h 19m
    £54–107

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest 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 drive to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Troon Ferry Terminal, drive to Irvine, 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, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 35m.

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