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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Stranraer is to ferry and line 10 bus and train which costs £27 - £90 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Stranraer is to ferry and train which takes 3h 53m and costs £40 - £80.

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

The distance between Isle of Arran (Island) and Stranraer is 86 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Stranraer without a car is to ferry and train which takes 3h 53m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 194+ hotels available in Stranraer.

Isle of Arran (Island) to Stranraer - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Stranraer 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 / ...
3h 53m
£44–78
Ferry, line 10 bus, train
cheapest
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 train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
5h 32m
£28–87
Ferry, Bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalCm5b
2. Take the bus from Ayr to Stranraer Port Rodie923
6h 46m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 85.6 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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

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

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