What is the cheapest way to get from Oldham to Isle of Arran?

The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Isle of Arran is to bus and ferry via Ardrossan Ferry Terminal which costs £35 - £85 and takes 10h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oldham to Isle of Arran?

The fastest way to get from Oldham to Isle of Arran is to train and ferry which takes 8h 5m and costs £50 - £190.

How far is it from Oldham to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Oldham and Isle of Arran is 278 miles.

How do I travel from Oldham to Isle of Arran without a car?

The best way to get from Oldham to Isle of Arran without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 5m and costs £50 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Oldham to Isle of Arran?

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Oldham to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 132+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

Oldham to Isle of Arran - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Oldham to Isle of Arran 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 Deansgate to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour
4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
8h 5m
£51–190
Bus, ferry via Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
10h 32m
£37–83
Bus, ferry
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
11h 32m
£49–107

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 276.6 mi
Duration: 8h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Oldham to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the vehicle to Deansgate-Castlefield, walk to Deansgate, take the train to Preston, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ardrossan Harbour, walk to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Isle of Arran. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Street to Isle of Arran via Hanover Street, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Hill Street, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 10h 32m.

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