How far is it from Ayr to Little Cumbrae Island?

The distance between Ayr and Little Cumbrae Island is 29 miles.

How do I travel from Ayr to Little Cumbrae Island without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Little Cumbrae Island without a car is to train and travel which takes 1h 23m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Little Cumbrae Island?

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Ayr to Little Cumbrae Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Little Cumbrae Island?

There are 391+ hotels available in Little Cumbrae Island.

Ayr to Little Cumbrae Island - 3 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Ayr to Little Cumbrae Island by train, unknown, or bus

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Train, travel
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Kilwinning
2. Take the train from Kilwinning to West Kilbride
3. Walk from West Kilbride to Little Cumbrae Island
1h 23m
Train, bus, travel
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Argyll Arms Hotel926
3. Walk from Ferry Terminal to Little Cumbrae Island
7h 15m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
3. Walk from Ferry Terminal to Little Cumbrae Island
7h 18m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 28.3 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Little Cumbrae Island, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Little Cumbrae Island. However, you can take the train to Kilwinning, take the train to West Kilbride, then travel to Little Cumbrae Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ayr to Little Cumbrae Island via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, Anniesland, Anniesland Cross, Argyll Arms Hotel, and Ferry Terminal in around 7h 15m.

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