What is the cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Isle of Arran (Island)?

The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Isle of Arran (Island) is to bus and ferry which costs £30 - £95 and takes 10h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Isle of Arran (Island)?

The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Isle of Arran (Island) is to train and ferry which takes 7h 31m and costs £50 - £210.

How far is it from Macclesfield to Isle of Arran (Island)?

The distance between Macclesfield and Isle of Arran (Island) is 296 miles.

How do I travel from Macclesfield to Isle of Arran (Island) without a car?

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Isle of Arran (Island) without a car is to train and ferry which takes 7h 31m and costs £50 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Macclesfield to Isle of Arran (Island)?

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Macclesfield to Isle of Arran (Island), including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran (Island)?

There are 129+ hotels available in Isle of Arran (Island).

Macclesfield to Isle of Arran (Island) - 4 ways to travel via train, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Macclesfield to Isle of Arran (Island) by train, ferry, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvine
4. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
7h 31m
£55–210
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5b
10h 54m
£31–95
Train, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
8h 57m
£63–261
Train, ferry via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
9h 47m
£66–165

Macclesfield to Isle of Arran (Island) by train, foot, bus, and ferry

80Weekly Services

10h 54mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 294.1 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Isle of Arran (Island), Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Macclesfield to Isle of Arran (Island). However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Preston, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Irvine, take the taxi to Troon Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Manchester Piccadilly, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Garden Place, and Troon Ferry Terminal in around 10h 54m.

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