What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Brodick?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Brodick is to bus and ferry which costs £26 - £85 and takes 8h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Brodick?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Brodick is to train and ferry which takes 6h 53m and costs £50 - £200.

How far is it from Manchester to Brodick?

The distance between Manchester and Brodick is 277 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Brodick without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Brodick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 53m and costs £50 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Brodick?

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Manchester to Brodick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Brodick?

There are 616+ hotels available in Brodick.

Manchester to Brodick - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Brodick by train, ferry, or bus

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 Oxford Road 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
6h 53m
£55–196
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUkn30 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5b
8h 31m
£27–84
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
8h 20m
£62–151
Bus, ferry via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5b
9h 31m
£39–95

Manchester to Brodick by bus, foot, and ferry

65Weekly Services

8h 31mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manchester to Brodick.

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Distance: 275.9 mi
Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Brodick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Brodick. However, you can 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 bus from Shudehill Interchange to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Garden Place, and Troon Ferry Terminal in around 8h 31m.

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