What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Isle of Arran (Island)?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Isle of Arran (Island) is to line 585 bus and ferry which costs £8 - £35 and takes 3h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Isle of Arran (Island)?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Isle of Arran (Island) is to line 585 bus and ferry which takes 3h 9m and costs £8 - £35.

How far is it from Ayr to Isle of Arran (Island)?

The distance between Ayr and Isle of Arran (Island) is 34 miles.

How do I travel from Ayr to Isle of Arran (Island) without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Isle of Arran (Island) without a car is to line 585 bus and ferry which takes 3h 9m and costs £8 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Isle of Arran (Island)?

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Ayr to Isle of Arran (Island), including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran (Island)?

There are 129+ hotels available in Isle of Arran (Island).

Ayr to Isle of Arran (Island) - 2 ways to travel via train, and line 585 bus

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

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Line 585 bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Inches Road585
2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
3h 9m
£9–33
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Ayr to KilwinningAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
3h 20m
£12–36

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

32Weekly Services

3h 9mAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 34.2 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Isle of Arran (Island). 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 20m.

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