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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Skelmorlie is to ferry and train which costs £18 - £70 and takes 3h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Skelmorlie is to ferry and train which takes 3h 27m and costs £18 - £70.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Skelmorlie?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Skelmorlie is 75 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Skelmorlie without a car is to ferry and line 10 bus and line 11 bus which takes 5h 24m and costs £30 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Isle of Arran to Skelmorlie, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Skelmorlie?

There are 712+ hotels available in Skelmorlie.

Isle of Arran to Skelmorlie - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Skelmorlie by ferry, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalCm5b
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Wemyss BayGlasgow Central - Wemyss Bay
3h 27m
£19–69
Ferry, line 10 bus, line 11 bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Kilmarnock Bus Station10
3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Coodham Place11
5h 24m
£31–79
Ferry, line 10 bus, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Street10 / ...
3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX76 / ...
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Parish Church901 / ...
5h 27m
£27–64
Ferry, line 10 bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Street10 / ...
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Bay
5h 31m
£36–73
Ferry, line 10 bus, line 11 bus, line 585 bus, line 906 bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Kilmarnock Bus Station10
3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to South beach Road11
4. Take the bus from South beach Road to Burnlea Road585
5. Take the bus from Crawford Street to South Parish Church576 / ...
5h 37m
£29–68

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 74.2 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Skelmorlie. However, you can drive to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Troon Ferry Terminal, drive to Irvine, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, then take the train to Wemyss Bay. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to South Parish Church via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Coodham Place, Kilwinning, Largs, and Crawford Street in around 5h 24m.

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