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

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There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Portpatrick by ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2. Take the train from Ayr to StranraertrainAyr - Stranraer / ...
    6h 23m
    £39–82

  2. Ferry, line 585 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2. Take the bus from South Beach Road to Ayr Bus Stationbus585
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Port Rodiebus923
    6h 38m
    £25–61

  3. Ferry, line 585 bus, bus via Girvan

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2. Take the bus from Hill Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus585
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Port Rodiebus358 / ...
    7h 9m
    £27–61

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 take the taxi to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Ardrossan Harbour, take the train to Kilwinning, take the train 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 Post Office via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Dock road, South Beach Road, Ayr Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 6h 38m.

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