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 £30 - £75 and takes 8h 15m.

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 7h 9m and costs £70 - £200.

How far is it from Manchester to Brodick?

The distance between Manchester and Brodick is 267 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 7h 9m and costs £70 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Manchester to Brodick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Brodick?

There are 673+ hotels available in Brodick.

Manchester to Brodick - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 2 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 Ardrossan Harbourtrain
4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
7h 9m
£73–193
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
8h 15m
£32–71

Manchester to Brodick by train and ferry

70Weekly Services

7h 9mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Brodick.

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Distance: 265.8 mi
Duration: 7h 9m

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 Ardrossan Harbour, walk to Ardrossan 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, Hill Street, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 8h 15m.

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