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How to get fromIsle of Arran to Creetownby ferry, train, taxi or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Creetown by ferry, train, taxi, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train, taxi

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    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 taxi from Girvan to Creetowntaxi
    4h 53m
    £107–161

  2. Ferry, line 585 bus, bus

    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 Henrietta Streetbus60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Dashwood Squarebus359
    6h 11m

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2. Take the bus from Girvan Station to Dashwood Squarebus359
    6h 26m

  4. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Girvantrain
    3. Take the bus from Girvan Station to Dashwood Squarebus359
    6h 58m

  5. Ferry, bus via Kilmarnock

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Dashwood Squarebus359
    7h 24m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Creetown. 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, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Girvan, then take the taxi to Creetown. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Creetown via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Dock road, South Beach Road, Ayr Bus Station, Henrietta Street, and Dashwood Square in around 6h 11m.

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