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

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Isle of Arran is to bus and line 585 bus and ferry via Girvan which costs £27 - £65 and takes 7h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Isle of Arran is to train and ferry which takes 6h 35m and costs £30 - £70.

How far is it from Portpatrick to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Portpatrick and Isle of Arran is 104 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Isle of Arran without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 35m and costs £30 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Portpatrick to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 133+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

Portpatrick to Isle of Arran - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Portpatrick to Isle of Arran 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 Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
6h 35m
£34–67
Bus, line 585 bus, ferry via Girvan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Elder Avenue360 / ...
2. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Ayr Bus Station58 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Inches Road585
4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
7h 22m
£27–61
Bus, line 585 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Inches Road585
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
6h 35m
£28–61

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 103.5 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Portpatrick to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the line 367 bus to Cross, walk to Stranraer, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Kilwinning, take the train to Ardrossan Harbour, walk to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Isle of Arran. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Crescent to Isle of Arran via Cross, Port Rodie, Ayr Bus Station, Inches Road, Hill Street, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 6h 35m.

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