What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Ardrossan?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Ardrossan is to ferry which costs £7 - £45 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Ardrossan?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Ardrossan is to ferry which takes 1h 40m and costs £7 - £45.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Ardrossan?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Ardrossan is 36 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Arran to Ardrossan without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Ardrossan without a car is to ferry and line 10 bus and line 11 bus which takes 4h 8m and costs £19 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Isle of Arran to Ardrossan?

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Isle of Arran to Ardrossan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ardrossan?

There are 602+ hotels available in Ardrossan.

Isle of Arran to Ardrossan - 2 ways to travel via ferry, and line 10 bus

There are 2 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Ardrossan 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
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalCm5b
1h 40m
£8–42
Ferry, line 10 bus, line 11 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 Hill Street11
4h 8m
£20–57

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 36.2 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Isle of Arran, Scotland and Ardrossan, Scotland?

Caledonian MacBrayne operates a ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal every 2 hours. Tickets cost £4–32 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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