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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Cairnryan is to ferry and train which costs £24 - £60 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Cairnryan is to ferry and train which takes 4h 47m and costs £24 - £60.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Cairnryan?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Cairnryan is 96 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Cairnryan without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 53m and costs £27 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Isle of Arran to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 201+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Isle of Arran to Cairnryan - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Cairnryan 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 / ...
4h 47m
£25–60
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier358 / ...
6h 53m
£28–71
Ferry, line 10 bus, train
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 Girvan
6h 38m
£33–88

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Distance: 95.5 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Cairnryan. However, you can drive to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Troon Ferry Terminal, drive to Ayr, take the train to Stranraer, walk to Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, then take the line 358 bus to Old Pier. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Old Pier via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 6h 53m.

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