What is the cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Brodick?

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Brodick is to train and ferry via Kilmarnock which costs £27 - £90 and takes 7h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Brodick?

The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Brodick is to train and ferry which takes 5h 23m and costs £40 - £90.

How far is it from Portpatrick to Brodick?

The distance between Portpatrick and Brodick is 94 miles.

How do I travel from Portpatrick to Brodick without a car?

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Brodick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 23m and costs £40 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Portpatrick to Brodick?

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Portpatrick to Brodick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Brodick?

There are 133+ hotels available in Brodick.

Portpatrick to Brodick - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 367 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Portpatrick to Brodick by train, ferry, 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.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Stranraer to AyrStranraer - Ayr / ...
2. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5b
5h 23m
£42–86
Train, ferry via Kilmarnock
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stranraer to KilmarnockStranraer - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5b
7h 9m
£27–85
Line 367 bus, bus, line 4 bus, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from South Crescent to Cross367
2. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Station923
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Dunlop Street4
4. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
5. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
7h 53m
Line 367 bus, Bus, line 4 bus, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from South Crescent to Cross367
2. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Ayr923
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Dunlop Street4
4. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
5. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
7h 53m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 93.7 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Portpatrick, Scotland and Brodick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Portpatrick to Brodick. However, you can take the line 367 bus to Cross, walk to Stranraer, take the train to Ayr, take the taxi to Troon Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Crescent to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Cross, Port Rodie, Ayr Bus Station, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Garden Place, and Troon Ferry Terminal in around 7h 53m.

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