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How to get fromIsle of Arran to Portpatrickby ferry, train or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Portpatrick by ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train

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    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalferryCm5b
    2. Take the train from Ayr to StranraertrainAyr - Stranraer / ...
    5h 16m
    £23–57

  2. Ferry, line 10 bus, line 4 bus, Bus, line 367 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus10
    3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus4
    4. Take the bus from Ayr to Stranraer Port Rodiebus923
    5. Take the bus from Port Rodie to South Crescentbus367
    8h 3m

  3. Ferry, train via Kilmarnock

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalferryCm5b
    2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to StranraertrainKilmarnock - Stranraer
    6h 55m
    £37–102

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalferryCm5b
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus923
    8h 27m
    £35–79

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Portpatrick. However, you can drive to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Troon Ferry Terminal, drive to Ayr, take the train to Stranraer, walk to Port Rodie, then take the line 367 bus to Post Office. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to South Crescent via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Ayr, and Port Rodie in around 8h 3m.

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