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

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There are 2 ways to get from Alloway to Isle of Arran (Island) by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Line 585 bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Inches Roadbus585
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    3h 42m
    £10–36
  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ayr to KilwinningtrainAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    3h 46m
    £13–48

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

There is no direct connection from Alloway to Isle of Arran (Island). However, you can take the line 58 bus to Ayr Bus Station, take the line 585 bus to Inches Road, take the line 11 bus to Hill Street, walk to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodend Road to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Killoch Place, Ayr, Kilwinning, Ardrossan Harbour, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 3h 46m.

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