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How to get fromManchester to Isle of Arranby train, ferry, bus or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Isle of Arran by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

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    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 59m
    £34–178

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationbusUk030 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalferryCm5b
    9h 46m
    £37–91

  3. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeBHX - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry
    9h 28m
    £74–295

  4. 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 39m
    £72–161

  5. Bus, ferry via Manchester Central Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus590 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalferryCm5b
    9h 51m
    £49–107

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Isle of Arran, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the train to Preston, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Irvine, drive to Troon Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, then drive to Isle of Arran. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Isle of Arran via Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Garden Place, Troon Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 9h 46m.

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