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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Isle of Cumbrae is to bus and ferry which costs £7 - £17 and takes 2h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Isle of Cumbrae is to train and ferry which takes 2h 11m and costs £11 - £24.

How far is it from Ayr to Isle of Cumbrae?

The distance between Ayr and Isle of Cumbrae is 36 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Isle of Cumbrae without a car is to train and ferry which takes 2h 11m and costs £11 - £24.

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

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Ayr to Isle of Cumbrae, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Cumbrae?

There are 468+ hotels available in Isle of Cumbrae.

Ayr to Isle of Cumbrae - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Ayr to Isle of Cumbrae by train, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Kilwinning
2. Take the train from Kilwinning to Largs
3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry TerminalCm7
2h 11m
£12–24
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Main Street585
2. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry TerminalCm7
2h 26m
£8–17
Line 585 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Citadel Place to South beach Road585
2. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry TerminalCm7
2h 38m
£11–29

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

127Weekly Services

2h 11mAverage Duration

£12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 36.2 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Isle of Cumbrae. However, you can take the train to Kilwinning, 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 Ayr Bus Station to Woodlands Street via Main Street, Largs Ferry Terminal, Cumbrae Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminus in around 2h 26m.

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