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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Kilmarnock is to ferry and line 11 bus which costs £17 - £45 and takes 2h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Kilmarnock is to ferry and line 10 bus which takes 2h 48m and costs £16 - £55.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Kilmarnock is 36 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Kilmarnock without a car is to ferry and line 10 bus which takes 2h 48m and costs £16 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Isle of Arran to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 511+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

Isle of Arran to Kilmarnock - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Kilmarnock 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 10 bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalCm5b
2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Street10 / ...
2h 48m
£17–52
Ferry, line 11 bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the bus from South Beach Road to Dunlop Street11
2h 49m
£18–45
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 Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
3h 55m
£34–60

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 36.1 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Kilmarnock. However, you can take the taxi to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Troon Ferry Terminal, walk to Garden Place, then take the line 10 bus to Dunlop Street. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Dunlop Street via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Dock road, and South Beach Road in around 2h 49m.

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