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 line 585 bus and bus which costs £25 - £60 and takes 5h 43m.

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 line 585 bus and bus which takes 5h 43m and costs £25 - £60.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Cairnryan?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Cairnryan is 90 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 line 585 bus and bus which takes 5h 43m and costs £25 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m 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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, line 585 bus, bus
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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
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street60 / ...
4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier358 / ...
5h 43m
£26–60
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the train from Ayr to StranraerAyr - Stranraer / ...
5h 58m
£41–85
Ferry, train, line 60 bus, line 358 bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Kilwinning
3. Take the train from Kilwinning to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Girvan
5. Take the bus from Rail Station to Elder Avenue60 / ...
6. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Old Pier358 / ...
6h 10m
£36–75

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 89.2 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

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 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 Hill Street, take the line 585 bus to Ayr Bus Station, take the bus to Henrietta Street, then take the bus to Old Pier. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Old Pier via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Kilwinning, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 5h 58m.

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