There are 3 ways to get from Skelmorlie 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- Take the train from Wemyss Bay to Paisley Gilmour StreetWemyss Bay - Glasgow Central
- Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5b
4h£23–70Line 585 bus, line 10 bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Manse Court to The Carrick585
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
- Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
6h 7m£28–68Bus, line 10 bus, ferry
- Take the bus from South Parish Church to Buchanan Bus Station901 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus StationX76 / ...
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
- Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
6h 19m£26–64
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Skelmorlie to Isle of Arran is to bus and line 10 bus and ferry which costs £26 - £65 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Skelmorlie to Isle of Arran is to train and ferry which takes 4h and costs £23 - £70.
The distance between Skelmorlie and Isle of Arran is 75 miles.
The best way to get from Skelmorlie to Isle of Arran without a car is to line 585 bus and line 10 bus and ferry which takes 6h 7m and costs £28 - £70.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Skelmorlie to Isle of Arran, including transfers.
There are 133+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.
What companies run services between Skelmorlie, Scotland and Isle of Arran, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Skelmorlie to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, take the train to Irvine, 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 Parish Church to Isle of Arran via Manse Court, The Carrick, Crown Inn, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Garden Place, Troon Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 6h 7m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Wemyss Bay to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £8–11
- 1st Class
- £14–21
Bus from Manse Court to The Carrick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- 08000 51 56 51
- enquiries@mcgillsbuses.co.uk
- Website
- mcgillsbuses.co.uk
Bus from South Parish Church to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- enquiries@calmac.co.uk
- Website
- calmac.co.uk
Ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–32
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £4–7
- Car Fare
- £27–32
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide



















