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How to get fromKilmarnock to Isle of Cumbraeby bus, train or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Isle of Cumbrae by bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Line 11 bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Coodham Placebus11
    2. Take the train from Kilwinning to Largstrain
    3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry TerminalferryCm7
    2h 39m
    £11–30
  2. Line 11 bus, line 585 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus11
    2. Take the bus from Hill Street to Main Streetbus585
    3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry TerminalferryCm7
    2h 50m
    £8–19
  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largstrain
    3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry TerminalferryCm7
    3h 16m
    £22–31

Kilmarnock to Isle of Cumbrae by bus, train, foot, and ferry

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration2h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Isle of Cumbrae, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Kilmarnock to Isle of Cumbrae. However, you can take the line 11 bus to Coodham Place, walk to Kilwinning, take the train to Largs, walk to Largs Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Cumbrae Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminus, then take the line 320 bus to Woodlands Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilmarnock to Woodlands Street via Glasgow Central, Largs, Largs Ferry Terminal, Cumbrae Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminus in around 3h 16m.

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