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How to get fromAlloway to Isle of Arranby bus, ferry, train, or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Alloway to Isle of Arran by bus, ferry, train, or taxi

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  1. Line 585 bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Inches Roadbus bus 585
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    3h 48m
    £24–55

  2. Line 58 bus, train, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Woodend Road to Beresford Terracebus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Kilwinningtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kilwinning to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    5. Take the taxi from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Isle of Arrantaxi taxi
    3h 52m
    £24–59

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  • Distance: 40.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Alloway to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the bus to Ayr Bus Station, take the line 585 bus to Inches Road, take the line 11 bus to Hill Street, 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 the bus to Beresford Terrace, walk 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.

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