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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Isle of Arran is to train and ferry which costs £23 - £60 and takes 3h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Isle of Arran is to train and ferry which takes 3h 58m and costs £23 - £60.

How far is it from Stranraer to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Stranraer and Isle of Arran is 89 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Isle of Arran without a car is to bus and line 4 bus and line 10 bus and ferry which takes 6h 35m and costs £30 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Stranraer to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 132+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

Stranraer to Isle of Arran - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Stranraer to Isle of Arran by train, ferry, or bus

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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
3h 58m
£23–57
Bus, line 4 bus, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Dunlop Street4
3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
6h 35m
£30–72
Train, line 10 bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnock
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
5h 44m
£37–98
Bus, line 4 bus, line 10 bus, ferry #2
1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Ayr923
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Dunlop Street4
3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
6h 35m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stranraer to Isle of Arran.

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Distance: 88.4 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Isle of Arran. However, you can 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 Port Rodie to Isle of Arran via Ayr Bus Station, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Garden Place, Troon Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 6h 35m.

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