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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Gourock is to ferry and line 585 bus and line 901 bus which costs £22 - £50 and takes 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Gourock is to ferry and line 585 bus and line 901 bus which takes 3h and costs £22 - £50.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Gourock?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Gourock is 47 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Gourock without a car is to ferry and line 585 bus and line 901 bus which takes 3h and costs £22 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Isle of Arran to Gourock, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Gourock?

There are 758+ hotels available in Gourock.

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

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

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Ferry, line 585 bus, line 901 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 Burnlea Road585
3. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Railway Station901
3h
£23–49
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Gourock
3h 19m
£30–68

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 46.6 mi
Duration: 3h

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Gourock. However, you can take the taxi to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Hill Street, take the line 585 bus to Burnlea Road, walk to Crawford Street, then take the line 901 bus to Railway Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Gourock via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, and Paisley Gilmour Street in around 3h 19m.

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