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 train and ferry which costs £29 - £70 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 train and ferry which takes 5h 32m and costs £29 - £70.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Cairnryan and Isle of Arran is 106 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 10 bus and ferry which takes 5h 55m and costs £26 - £75.

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 131+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

Cairnryan to Isle of Arran - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Isle of Arran 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 Stranraer to AyrStranraer - Ayr / ...
2. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5b
5h 32m
£29–66
Bus, line 10 bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Ayr Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
5h 55m
£27–71
Bus, line 10 bus, ferry #2
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Ayr923
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
5h 55m
Train, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnock
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
6h 49m
£39–106
Line 360 bus, bus, line 4 bus, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Inglis Way358 / ...
2. Take the bus from Inglis Way to Ayr Bus Station60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Dunlop Street4
4. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
5. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
6h 54m
£28–71

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Isle of Arran.

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Distance: 104.9 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 line 358 bus to Port Rodie, walk to Stranraer, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Irvine, drive to Troon Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, then drive to Isle of Arran. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Isle of Arran via Ayr Bus Station, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Garden Place, Troon Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 5h 55m.

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