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How to get fromIsle of Arran to Ballantraeby ferry, bus or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Ballantrae by ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Ferry, line 585 bus, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2. Take the bus from South Beach Road to Ayr Bus Stationbus585
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Elder Avenuebus60 / ...
    5h
    £24–57

  2. Ferry, train, line 60 bus, line 358 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Kilwinningtrain
    3. Take the train from Kilwinning to Ayrtrain
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Girvantrain
    5. Take the bus from Rail Station to Elder Avenuebus60 / ...
    6. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Arrol Avenuebus358 / ...
    5h 21m
    £35–73

  3. Ferry, line 10 bus, line 4 bus, bus, line 358 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus10
    3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus4
    4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Elder Avenuebus60 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Arrol Avenuebus358 / ...
    6h 14m
    £26–68

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Ballantrae. However, you can take the taxi to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Dock road, take the line 12 bus to South Beach Road, take the line 585 bus to Ayr Bus Station, take the bus to Elder Avenue, then take the line 358 bus to Arrol Avenue. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Arrol Avenue via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Kilwinning, Ayr, Girvan, Rail Station, and Elder Avenue in around 5h 21m.

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