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 train and ferry which costs £23 - £70 and takes 5h 29m.

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 5h 29m and costs £23 - £70.

How far is it from Portpatrick to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Portpatrick and Isle of Arran is 98 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 line 367 bus and bus and line 4 bus and line 10 bus and ferry which takes 7h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m 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 - 4 ways to travel via train, and ferry

There are 4 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 Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5b
5h 29m
£23–65
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 59m
Train, ferry via Kilmarnock
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 15m
£37–98
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 59m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 97.2 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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, drive to Troon Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, then drive to Isle of Arran. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Crescent to Isle of Arran via Cross, Port Rodie, Ayr Bus Station, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Garden Place, Troon Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 7h 59m.

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