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

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There are 4 ways to get from Sunderland to Isle of Arran by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain
    4. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry
    6h 41m
    £43–209

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationbusUkn10 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalferryCm5b
    9h 55m
    £30–79

  3. Fly, train, line 10 bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeNCL - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
    3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Placebus
    4. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry
    10h 56m
    £84–187

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisletrain
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
    3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry
    8h 53m
    £57–110

Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Sunderland to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the subway to Central Station, walk to Newcastle, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Irvine, drive to Troon Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, then drive to Isle of Arran. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Isle of Arran via Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Garden Place, Troon Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 9h 55m.

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