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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Brodick is to bus and line 585 bus and ferry via Girvan which costs £17 - £50 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Brodick is to train and ferry which takes 4h 35m and costs £28 - £55.

How far is it from Stranraer to Brodick?

The distance between Stranraer and Brodick is 92 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Brodick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 35m and costs £28 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Stranraer to Brodick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Brodick?

There are 132+ hotels available in Brodick.

Stranraer to Brodick - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, Bus, and line 585 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Stranraer to Brodick by train, ferry, or bus

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain Stranraer - Ayr / ...
2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
4h 35m
£28–52
Bus, line 585 bus, ferry via Girvan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Streetbus 360 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Inches Roadbus 585
4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
5h 55m
£17–48
Bus, line 585 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Ayrbus 923
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to South beach Roadbus 585
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
5h 21m

Stranraer to Brodick by train, bus, foot, and ferry

35Weekly Services

4h 35mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Stranraer to Brodick.

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Distance: 91.7 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Brodick. However, you can take the train to Ayr, take the train to Kilwinning, walk to Coodham Place, take the line 11 bus to Hill Street, walk to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Ayr, Ayr Bus Station, South beach Road, Hill Street, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 5h 21m.

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