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How to get fromAyr to Isle of Arranby bus, ferry, or train

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

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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 16m
    £22–51

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Kilwinningtrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    3h 24m
    £23–56

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  • Distance: 37.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Isle of Arran. However, you can 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 a train from Ayr to Isle of Arran via Kilwinning, Ardrossan Harbour, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 3h 24m.

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