There are 4 ways to get from Kilchrenan to Isle of Arran (Island) by train, ferry, or bus
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Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Falls of Cruachan to Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour
- Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
6h 24m£63–120Bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Soroba Lane to Lochnell Street423 / ...
- Take the ferry from Tarbert to Lochranza Arran Ferry TerminalCm6
7h 13m£12–40Train, ferry via Taynuilt
- Take the train from Taynuilt to Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour
- Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
7h 38m£39–91Bus, line 11 bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station976 / ...
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Street11
- Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
8h 5m£27–60
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilchrenan to Isle of Arran (Island) is to bus and ferry which costs £12 - £40 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Kilchrenan to Isle of Arran (Island) is to train and ferry which takes 6h 24m and costs £60 - £120.
The distance between Kilchrenan and Isle of Arran (Island) is 134 miles.
The best way to get from Kilchrenan to Isle of Arran (Island) without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 24m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Kilchrenan to Isle of Arran (Island), including transfers.
There are 131+ hotels available in Isle of Arran (Island).
What companies run services between Kilchrenan, Scotland and Isle of Arran (Island), Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Kilchrenan to Isle of Arran (Island). However, you can take the taxi to Falls of Cruachan, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ardrossan Harbour, walk to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parish Church to Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal via Soroba Lane, Lochnell Street, Ferry Terminal, and Tarbert in around 7h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Falls of Cruachan to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £21–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £21–28
- 1st Class
- £30–50
Train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–12
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Taynuilt to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £22–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £22–30
- 1st Class
- £35–50
- Phone
- 01586 552319
- enquiries@westcoastmotors.co.uk
- Website
- westcoastmotors.co.uk
Bus from Soroba Lane to Lochnell Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.westcoastmotors.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- enquiries@calmac.co.uk
- Website
- calmac.co.uk
Ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–26
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £4–6
- Car Fare
- £21–26
Ferry from Tarbert to Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4–25
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £4–6
- Car Fare
- £20–25
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