What is the cheapest way to get from Ardrossan to Isle of Cumbrae?

The cheapest way to get from Ardrossan to Isle of Cumbrae is to line 585 bus and ferry which costs £5 - £14 and takes 1h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ardrossan to Isle of Cumbrae?

The fastest way to get from Ardrossan to Isle of Cumbrae is to train and ferry which takes 1h 2m and costs £7 - £24.

How far is it from Ardrossan to Isle of Cumbrae?

The distance between Ardrossan and Isle of Cumbrae is 17 miles.

How do I travel from Ardrossan to Isle of Cumbrae without a car?

The best way to get from Ardrossan to Isle of Cumbrae without a car is to train and ferry which takes 1h 2m and costs £7 - £24.

How long does it take to get from Ardrossan to Isle of Cumbrae?

It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Ardrossan to Isle of Cumbrae, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Cumbrae?

There are 463+ hotels available in Isle of Cumbrae.

Ardrossan to Isle of Cumbrae - 2 ways to travel via train, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Ardrossan to Isle of Cumbrae by train, ferry, or bus

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Ardrossan South Beach to LargsGlasgow Central - Largs / ...
2. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry TerminalCm7
1h 2m
£7–23
Line 585 bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Main Street585 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry TerminalCm7
1h 23m
£5–13

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

127Weekly Services

1h 2mAverage Duration

£7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 16.7 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Ardrossan to Isle of Cumbrae. However, you can 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 Hill Street to Woodlands Street via Main Street, Largs Ferry Terminal, Cumbrae Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminus in around 1h 23m.

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