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

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

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  1. Train, ferry via Preston

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
    3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largstrain
    5. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry TerminalferryCm7
    7h 10m
    £43–179

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus180
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manse Courtbus906 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry TerminalferryCm7
    9h 58m
    £41–65

  3. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
    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 12m
    £71–196

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largstrain
    3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry TerminalferryCm7
    7h 18m
    £86–184

  5. Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeBHX - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Centraltrain
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largstrain
    5. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry Terminalferry
    8h 4m
    £87–214

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

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Sheffield to Isle of Cumbrae. However, you can take the train to Manchester Oxford Road, take the train to Preston, 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 Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Woodlands Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Manse Court, Largs Ferry Terminal, Cumbrae Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminus in around 9h 58m.

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