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How to get fromAyr to Machrieby train, ferry, taxi or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Ayr to Machrie by train, ferry, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Kilwinningtrain
    2. Take the train from Kilwinning to Ardrossan Harbourtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    4. Take the taxi from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Machrietaxi
    3h 34m
    £36–65

  2. Line 585 bus, ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Inches Roadbus585
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Auchangallon Jettybus324 / ...
    5h 7m
    £13–40

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Auchangallon Jettybus324 / ...
    5h 18m
    £16–43

Ayr to Machrie by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar32Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Machrie. However, you can take the train to Kilwinning, take the train to Ardrossan Harbour, walk to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Machrie. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Auchangallon Jetty via Inches Road, Hill Street, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 5h 7m.

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