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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Greenock is to ferry and line 585 bus and line 906 bus which costs £13 - £40 and takes 2h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Greenock is to ferry and line 585 bus and line 906 bus which takes 2h 53m and costs £13 - £40.

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

The distance between Isle of Arran (Island) and Greenock is 44 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Greenock without a car is to ferry and line 585 bus and line 906 bus which takes 2h 53m and costs £13 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Greenock, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Greenock?

There are 849+ hotels available in Greenock.

Isle of Arran (Island) to Greenock - 2 ways to travel via train, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Greenock by ferry, bus, or train

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Ferry, line 585 bus, line 906 bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the bus from Hill Street to Burnlea Road585
3. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Stance 1906 / ...
2h 53m
£13–36
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Paisley Gilmour StreetArdrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central
3h 6m
£19–54

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Distance: 43.6 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran (Island) to Greenock. However, you can take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Hill Street, take the line 585 bus to Burnlea Road, walk to Crawford Street, then take the line 906 bus to Stance 1. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Greenock West via Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, and Paisley Gilmour Street in around 3h 6m.

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