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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain
    4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    7h 38m
    £48–192

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to GlasgowbusUkn30 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    10h 6m
    £37–83

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    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 23m
    £41–84

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

    1. Take the train from Stockport to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    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 48m
    £93–290

  5. Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus and ferry, ferry

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)planeMAN - 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 27m

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 Stockport, England and Isle of Arran, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Stockport to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, 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 Stockport Interchange to Isle of Arran via Chorlton Street Coach Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Central, Ardrossan Harbour, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 9h 23m.

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