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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Isle of Cumbrae is to ferry and line 585 bus which costs £18 - £55 and takes 2h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Isle of Cumbrae is to ferry and line 585 bus which takes 2h 49m and costs £18 - £55.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Isle of Cumbrae?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Isle of Cumbrae is 37 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Isle of Cumbrae without a car is to ferry and line 585 bus which takes 2h 49m and costs £18 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Isle of Arran to Isle of Cumbrae, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Cumbrae?

There are 468+ hotels available in Isle of Cumbrae.

Isle of Arran to Isle of Cumbrae - 2 ways to travel via train, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Isle of Cumbrae 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
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the bus from Hill Street to Main Street585
3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry TerminalCm7
2h 49m
£19–52
Ferry, train, line 320 bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the train from Ardrossan South Beach to Largs
3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry TerminalCm7
4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminus to Woodlands Street320
3h 16m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 37.2 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Isle of Cumbrae. 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 Main Street, walk to Largs Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Cumbrae Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminus, then take the line 320 bus to Woodlands Street. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Woodlands Street via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Dock road, South Beach Road, Ardrossan South Beach, Largs, Largs Ferry Terminal, Cumbrae Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminus in around 3h 16m.

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