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How to get fromIsle of Cumbrae to Isle of Arran (Island)by bus, ferry or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Isle of Cumbrae to Isle of Arran (Island) by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Line 320 bus, ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Woodlands Street to Ferry Terminusbus320
    2. Take the ferry from Cumbrae Ferry Terminal to Largs Ferry TerminalferryCm7
    3. Take the train from Largs to Ardrossan South Beachtrain
    4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    3h 49m
  2. Ferry, line 585 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Cumbrae Ferry Terminal to Largs Ferry TerminalferryCm7
    2. Take the bus from Manse Court to South Beach Roadbus585
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    3h 50m
    £10–42

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Isle of Cumbrae, Scotland and Isle of Arran (Island), Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Cumbrae to Isle of Arran (Island). However, you can take the line 320 bus to Ferry Terminus, walk to Cumbrae Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Largs Ferry Terminal, walk to Largs, take the train to Ardrossan South Beach, walk to South beach Road, take the line 11 bus to Hill Street, walk to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodlands Street to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Ferry Terminus, Cumbrae Ferry Terminal, Largs Ferry Terminal, Manse Court, South Beach Road, South beach Road, Hill Street, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 3h 50m.

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