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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Stranraer is to ferry and line 585 bus and bus which costs £26 - £60 and takes 5h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Stranraer is to ferry and train which takes 5h 6m and costs £40 - £75.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Stranraer?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Stranraer is 95 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Stranraer without a car is to ferry and train which takes 5h 6m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Isle of Arran to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 194+ hotels available in Stranraer.

Isle of Arran to Stranraer - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 10 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Stranraer 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 Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the train from Ayr to StranraerAyr - Stranraer / ...
5h 6m
£40–74
Ferry, line 585 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the bus from South Beach Road to Ayr Bus Station585
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Elder Avenue60 / ...
4. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Port Rodie358 / ...
5h 59m
£27–60
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 Kilmarnock to Stranraer
5h 37m
£37–102
Ferry, Bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalCm5b
2. Take the bus from Ayr to Stranraer Port Rodie923
6h 51m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 94.7 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Stranraer. 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, then take the train to Stranraer. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Stranraer via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, and Kilmarnock in around 5h 37m.

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