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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Girvan is to ferry and line 585 bus and bus which costs £21 - £55 and takes 3h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Girvan is to ferry and line 585 bus and bus which takes 3h 58m and costs £21 - £55.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Girvan?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Girvan is 64 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Girvan without a car is to ferry and line 585 bus and bus which takes 3h 58m and costs £21 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Isle of Arran to Girvan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Girvan?

There are 157+ hotels available in Girvan.

Isle of Arran to Girvan - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 585 bus

There are 2 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Girvan by ferry, bus, or train

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Ferry, line 585 bus, bus
best
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 Ailsa Street East58 / ...
3h 58m
£22–53
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the train from Kilwinning to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Girvan
4h 7m
£32–66

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 63.4 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Girvan. 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, then take the bus to Ailsa Street East. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Girvan via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Kilwinning, and Ayr in around 4h 7m.

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