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 44m.

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 56m and costs £50 - £200.

How far is it from Manchester to Brodick?

The distance between Manchester and Brodick is 278 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 56m and costs £50 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Manchester to Brodick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Brodick?

There are 598+ 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 Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain
4. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry
6h 56m
£53–196
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry Cm5b
8h 44m
£27–85
Train, ferry via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry
8h 31m
£56–147
Bus, ferry via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590
2. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry Cm5b
9h 44m
£39–95

Manchester to Brodick by bus, foot, and ferry

40Weekly Services

8h 44mAverage 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 56m

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 44m.

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