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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Isle of Cumbrae is to ferry and line 585 bus which costs £9 - £40 and takes 2h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Isle of Cumbrae is to ferry and line 585 bus which takes 2h 43m and costs £9 - £40.

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

The distance between Isle of Arran (Island) and Isle of Cumbrae is 34 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Isle of Cumbrae without a car is to ferry and line 585 bus which takes 2h 43m and costs £9 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Isle of Cumbrae, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Cumbrae?

There are 468+ hotels available in Isle of Cumbrae.

Isle of Arran (Island) to Isle of Cumbrae - 2 ways to travel via ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Isle of Cumbrae by 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.

Ferry, line 585 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 Main Street585
3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry TerminalCm7
2h 43m
£9–39
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry TerminalCm7
3h 11m
£12–51

Isle of Arran (Island) to Isle of Cumbrae by ferry, foot, and bus

32Weekly Services

2h 43mAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 33.9 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

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

You can take a ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Woodlands Street via Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Dock road, South Beach Road, Ardrossan South Beach, Largs, Largs Ferry Terminal, Cumbrae Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminus in around 3h 11m.

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