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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Cairnryan Harbour is to ferry and train which costs £24 - £60 and takes 4h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Cairnryan Harbour is to ferry and train which takes 4h 48m and costs £24 - £60.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Cairnryan Harbour?

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

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Cairnryan Harbour without a car is to ferry and line 10 bus and line 4 bus and Bus which takes 6h 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Isle of Arran to Cairnryan Harbour, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan Harbour?

There are 202+ hotels available in Cairnryan Harbour.

Isle of Arran to Cairnryan Harbour - 4 ways to travel via train, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Cairnryan Harbour 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 48m
£25–60
Ferry, line 10 bus, line 4 bus, Bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Kilmarnock Bus Station10
3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station4
4. Take the bus from Ayr to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
6h 26m
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 37m
£33–88
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 Burnfoot Bridge358 / ...
6h 52m
£28–71

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 95.9 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Cairnryan Harbour. 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 Burnfoot Bridge. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Kilmarnock Bus Station, and Ayr in around 6h 26m.

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