There are 3 ways to get from Culzean Castle to Isle of Arran (Island) by bus, ferry, or train
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Line 585 bus, ferry
best- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Inches Road585
- Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
4h 16m£11–38Line 60 bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Glenside Farm to Beresford Terrace60 / ...
- Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
4h 27m£14–40Line 60 bus, train, ferry
- Take the bus from Glenside Farm to Maybole Station60 / ...
- Take the train from Maybole to Ayr
- Take the train from Ayr to Kilwinning
- Take the train from Kilwinning to Ardrossan Harbour
- Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
5h 16m£17–52
Culzean Castle to Isle of Arran (Island) by foot, bus, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Culzean Castle to Isle of Arran (Island) is to line 585 bus and ferry which costs £11 - £40 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Culzean Castle to Isle of Arran (Island) is to line 585 bus and ferry which takes 4h 16m and costs £11 - £40.
The distance between Culzean Castle and Isle of Arran (Island) is 49 miles.
The best way to get from Culzean Castle to Isle of Arran (Island) without a car is to line 585 bus and ferry which takes 4h 16m and costs £11 - £40.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Culzean Castle to Isle of Arran (Island), including transfers.
There are 131+ hotels available in Isle of Arran (Island).
What companies run services between Culzean Castle, Scotland and Isle of Arran (Island), Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Culzean Castle to Isle of Arran (Island). However, you can walk to Glenside Farm, take the line 60 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, then take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Culzean Castle to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Glenside Farm, Beresford Terrace, Ayr, Kilwinning, Ardrossan Harbour, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 4h 27m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Maybole to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–13
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £4–6
- 1st Class
- £9–13
Train from Ayr to Kilwinning
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–7
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Kilwinning to Ardrossan Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £1–2
- 1st Class
- £1–3
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Inches Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Glenside Farm to Beresford Terrace
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Glenside Farm to Maybole Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- enquiries@calmac.co.uk
- Website
- calmac.co.uk
Ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–26
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £4–6
- Car Fare
- £21–26
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