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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Ayr is to ferry and line 585 bus which costs £17 - £50 and takes 2h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Ayr is to ferry and train which takes 2h 45m and costs £22 - £60.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Ayr?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Ayr is 37 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Ayr without a car is to ferry and train which takes 2h 45m and costs £22 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Isle of Arran to Ayr, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 495+ hotels available in Ayr.

Isle of Arran to Ayr - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 585 bus

There are 2 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Ayr by ferry, train, or bus

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Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the train from Kilwinning to AyrGlasgow Central - Ayr / ...
2h 45m
£23–57
Ferry, line 585 bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the bus from Hill Street to Ayr Bus Station585
2h 47m
£18–46

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 37 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Ayr. However, you can take the taxi to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Ardrossan Harbour, take the train to Kilwinning, then take the train to Ayr. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Ayr Bus Station via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Dock road, and Hill Street in around 2h 47m.

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