What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Brodick?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Brodick is to line 585 bus and ferry which costs £8 - £35 and takes 3h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Brodick?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Brodick is to line 585 bus and ferry which takes 3h 11m and costs £8 - £35.

How far is it from Ayr to Brodick?

The distance between Ayr and Brodick is 34 miles.

How do I travel from Ayr to Brodick without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Brodick without a car is to line 585 bus and ferry which takes 3h 11m and costs £8 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Brodick?

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Ayr to Brodick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Brodick?

There are 131+ hotels available in Brodick.

Ayr to Brodick - 2 ways to travel via train, line 585 bus, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Ayr to Brodick by bus, ferry, or train

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Line 585 bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Inches Roadbus 585
2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
3h 11m
£9–33
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Ayr to Kilwinningtrain Ayr - Glasgow Central
2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
3h 18m
£12–36

Ayr to Brodick by bus, foot, and ferry

70Weekly Services

3h 11mAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 34.2 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Brodick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Brodick. However, you can 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 train from Ayr to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Kilwinning, Ardrossan Harbour, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 3h 18m.

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