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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Isle of Arran is to bus and line 585 bus and ferry via Girvan which costs £26 - £65 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Isle of Arran is to bus and line 585 bus and ferry via Girvan which takes 5h 32m and costs £26 - £65.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Cairnryan and Isle of Arran is 89 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Isle of Arran without a car is to bus and line 585 bus and ferry via Girvan which takes 5h 32m and costs £26 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Cairnryan to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 133+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

Cairnryan to Isle of Arran - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 585 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan to Isle of Arran by bus, ferry, or train

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

Bus, line 585 bus, ferry via Girvan
best
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street358 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Station60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Inches Road585
4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
5h 32m
£27–60
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street358 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
6h 9m
£35–66
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Stranraer to AyrStranraer - Ayr / ...
2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
6h 29m
£39–69
Bus, line 585 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Inches Road585
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
6h 26m
£30–65

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 88.9 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the bus to Henrietta Street, take the bus 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 bus from Old Pier to Isle of Arran via Henrietta Street, Rail Station, Girvan, Ayr, Kilwinning, Ardrossan Harbour, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 6h 9m.

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