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

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Isle of Cumbrae by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largstrain
    3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry TerminalferryCm7
    5h 44m
    £38–138

  2. Bus, ferry via Glasgow

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Queen St to Manse Courtbus906 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry TerminalferryCm7
    7h 44m
    £24–48

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationbusM19
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manse Courtbus906 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry TerminalferryCm7
    6h 48m
    £25–38

  4. 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 train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largstrain
    4. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry Terminalferry
    6h 44m
    £67–256

  5. Train, ferry via Preston

    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 Largstrain
    4. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry TerminalferryCm7
    6h 2m
    £34–149

  6. Bus, ferry via Manchester Central Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus181
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manse Courtbus906 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry TerminalferryCm7
    7h 48m
    £37–63

Manchester to Isle of Cumbrae by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Isle of Cumbrae. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Largs, walk to Largs Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Cumbrae Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminus, then take the line 320 bus to Woodlands Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Woodlands Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Manse Court, Largs Ferry Terminal, Cumbrae Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminus in around 6h 48m.

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