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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Cairnryan is to ferry and bus which costs £18 - £55 and takes 7h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Cairnryan is to ferry and train which takes 5h 11m and costs £45 - £90.

How far is it from Isle of Arran (Island) to Cairnryan?

The distance between Isle of Arran (Island) and Cairnryan is 93 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Cairnryan without a car is to ferry and train which takes 5h 11m and costs £45 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 197+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Isle of Arran (Island) to Cairnryan - 4 ways to travel via train, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Cairnryan by ferry, train, 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.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalCm5b
2. Take the train from Ayr to StranraerAyr - Stranraer / ...
5h 11m
£46–89
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalCm5b
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pier358 / ...
7h 18m
£19–54
Ferry, line 10 bus, line 4 bus, Bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Street10 / ...
3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station4
4. Take the bus from Ayr to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
6h 46m
Ferry, train via Kilmarnock
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalCm5b
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to StranraerKilmarnock - Stranraer
7h 13m
£30–90

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 92.2 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran (Island) to Cairnryan. However, you can take the ferry to Troon Ferry Terminal, take the taxi to Ayr, take the train to Stranraer, walk to Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, then take the line 358 bus to Old Pier. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, and Ayr in around 6h 46m.

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