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How to get fromSunderland to Isle of Arran (Island)by train, ferry, bus or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Sunderland to Isle of Arran (Island) 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 34m
    £56–227

  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 19m
    £20–65

  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 22m
    £79–184

  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 24m
    £44–98

Sunderland to Isle of Arran (Island) by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar80Weekly Services
Duration9h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Sunderland to Isle of Arran (Island). 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, take the taxi to Troon Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Garden Place, and Troon Ferry Terminal in around 9h 19m.

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