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

The cheapest way to get from Barns of Ayr to Isle of Arran is to line 585 bus and ferry which costs £18 - £50 and takes 3h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barns of Ayr to Isle of Arran is to line 585 bus and ferry which takes 3h 23m and costs £18 - £50.

How far is it from Barns of Ayr to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Barns of Ayr and Isle of Arran is 38 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barns of Ayr to Isle of Arran without a car is to line 585 bus and ferry which takes 3h 23m and costs £18 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Barns of Ayr to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 135+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

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

There are 2 ways to get from Barns of Ayr to Isle of Arran 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 23m
£19–46
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 30m
£21–58

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 38 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Barns of Ayr to Isle of Arran. However, you can walk to Ayr Bus Station, take the line 585 bus to Inches Road, take the line 11 bus to Hill Street, walk to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Isle of Arran. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Barns of Ayr to Isle of Arran via Ayr, Kilwinning, Ardrossan Harbour, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 3h 30m.

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