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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Wemyss Bay is to ferry and drive and train and line 906 bus which costs £17 - £65 and takes 3h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Wemyss Bay is to ferry and drive and train and line 906 bus which takes 3h 25m and costs £17 - £65.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Wemyss Bay?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Wemyss Bay is 55 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Wemyss Bay without a car is to ferry and line 10 bus and bus which takes 5h 24m and costs £26 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Isle of Arran to Wemyss Bay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Wemyss Bay?

There are 700+ hotels available in Wemyss Bay.

Isle of Arran to Wemyss Bay - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Wemyss Bay by ferry, car, 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, drive, train, line 906 bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Drive from Troon Ferry Terminal to Irvine
3. Take the train from Kilwinning to Largs
4. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Forbes Place576 / ...
3h 25m
£18–64
Ferry, train
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 35m
£27–65
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 Forbes Place901 / ...
5h 24m
£27–64
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 27m
£31–79
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 Forbes Place576 / ...
5h 40m
£29–68

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Isle of Arran to Wemyss Bay.

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Distance: 54.8 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Wemyss Bay. 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 Kilwinning, take the train to Largs, walk to Crawford Street, then take the line 576 bus to Forbes Place. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Forbes Place via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Irvine, Paisley Gilmour Street, Wemyss Bay, and Wemyss Bay Station in around 3h 35m.

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