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

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There are 6 ways to get from Runcorn to Isle of Arran by train, ferry, bus, plane, or busferry

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    7h 49m
    £51–184

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Stationbus802 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    10h 16m
    £53–94

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeBHX - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry
    7h 50m
    £67–241

  4. Train, ferry via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    8h 18m
    £58–232

  5. Train, ferry via Queen Square Bus Station

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    9h 14m
    £58–175

  6. Fly Liverpool to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus and ferry, ferry

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)planeLPL - BHD
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayrbusferry
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry
    12h 20m

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Runcorn to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the bus to Bus Interchange, take the line 5 bus to Thynne Street, walk to Warrington Bank Quay, 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 Mason Street to Isle of Arran via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Hill Street, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 10h 16m.

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